1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Technology with Applied Technology Option
(91 credits)
Department of Engineering and Design
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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
Department Chair
Esteban Rodriguez-Marek
CEB 319E
Department Assistant
Heather Harmon
CEB 319G
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
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3)
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
MATH 123 Contemporary Math (5) or
MATH 144 Analytic Trigonometry (5)
MATH 107 Math in Society (5) or
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
CHEM 100 Concepts of Chemistry I (5) OR
CHEM 111 Principles of General College Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 121 Chem. & Its Role in Society (5) OR
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
PHIL 201 Logic and Critical Thinking (5)
PHIL 210 Critical Thinking (5)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH225 Native People of North America (3)
AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3)
COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3)
ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3)
HIST240 American Indian History (3)
SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
International Studies (one course)
Not recommended to be taken prior to admission to Eastern.
This requirement will be fulfilled within the major degree program while attending EWU.