1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BS in Technology with Applied Technology Option
Department of Engineering and Design
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM)
Why study Applied Technology? This program is designed for students who have graduated with an associate degree in applied arts and sciences (AAAS), associate degree in applied science (AAS), associate in applied technology (AAT), associate degree in technical arts (ATA), in computer technology, electronics technology, mechanical engineering technology, civil engineering technology, drafting/design technology and similarly named programs at community colleges. This degree allows these students to continue their education by taking liberal arts courses, additional advanced technology courses and supporting courses to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree. Career Opportunities Students graduating from this program can successfully enter careers in a broad range of fields as manufacturing technicians, computer-based technical support, applications technicians, quality technicians, as well as research technicians and technical sales and service. Companies that have hired students completing the program options include the Army Corp of Engineers, Boeing, Costco, Hewlett Packard, Red Box, and others. Some students have continued their education and have secured Master’s degrees in Computer Science, Education, and Business Administration. Program Advisor Terry Geyer 319B Computing & Engineering Building Cheney, WA
CSTEM Coordinator:
Christy Oliveri
307 Monroe
Sample Careers
Database Admin
Information Security
Network Admin
Quality Manager
Manufacturing Manager

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
YAKIMA VALLEY COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGLISH (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5) or
MATH& 107 Math in Society (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5) or
MATH 107 Math in Society (5)
COMMUNICATION (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
CHEM& 110 Chemical Concepts with Lab (5) or
CHEM7 161 General Chemistry w/ Lab (5)
CHEM 121 Chemistry and its Role in Society (5) or
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
CORE ELECTIVES (15-17 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (10-12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CHST 112 Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
CMST 280 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 145 Intro to Native American Literature
ENGL 150 Women in Literature
SOC 210: Sociology of Sex & Gender (5)
ENTH 101 American Ethnic Minorities (5)
ENTH 103 Media, Art, & American Ethnicity (5)
ETHS 105 Ethnic Women (3)
ETHS 107 Race & Ethnic Relations (2)
ETHS 120 African American Experience (3)
CHST 210 Art & Culture (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 270 History of Latin America
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SPAN 231 Second-Year Spanish for Professional Speaking (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
POLS 100W Contemporary World Problems (5)
HIST 275 History of Mexico (5)