2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Applied Technical Science, Bachelor of (BATS)


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Keith Corbett, Coordinator
College of General Studies
Medary Commons 122
605-688-4153
e-mail: keith.corbett@sdstate.edu


Students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical field from one of South Dakota’s four technical institutes or an out of state technical institute and have discovered that a bachelor’s degree would help advance in their career, achieve higher job satisfaction, and earn a higher salary, will want to look into this degree. The Bachelor of Applied Technical Science degree will provide students with a broad general education, in addition to technical support courses and managerial training. This degree can assist technicians to advance into management positions by providing them with a solid educational foundation. Students will learn about business management, communication, and marketing, while advancing their technical skills even further.

Six specializations are available in this program: Allied Health, Applied Agriculture, General Technology, Industrial Sales, Industrial Supervision, and General Supervision. The BATS degree in the General Supervision specialization is also available in Sioux Falls at the University Center.

Area of Specialization


Applied Agriculture


A total of 30 credits of 300, 400 level coursework is required from the core and track courses.

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 1
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • AST course numbered 300 or above 3.
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Courses numbered 300 or above with the prefix ABE, ABS, AGEC, AS, AST, DS, HO, LA, PR,RANG, VET, or WL Credits:  12
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Free electives/other program supporting courses Credits: 5
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Globalization Requirement Credits: 1-4
    (Fall)
  • BATS 100 Transfer Credits 0-49

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  • PS 490, Seminar Credits: 1
    (AW) (Fall or Spring)
  • AS 490, Seminar Credits: 1
    (AW) (Fall or Spring)

General Supervision


A total of 20 credits of 300, 400 level coursework is required from the core and track courses.

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Globalization Requirement Credits: 1-4
    (Fall)
  • Elective Credits: 2
    (Fall or Spring)
  • BATS 100 Transfer Credits 0-49

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  • Business Ethics course Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)

General Technology


A total of 20 credits of 300, 400 level coursework is required from the core and track courses.

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits:  6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts  Credits:  6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Globalization Requirement Credits: 1-4
    (Fall)
  • 300-400 Level Elective Credits: 6
    (Fall or Spring)
  • BATS 100 Transfer Credits 0-49

Industrial Sales


Atotal of 20 credits of 300, 400 level coursework is required from the core and track courses.

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts  Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 4
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Globalization Requirement Credits: 1-4
    (Fall)
  • Elective Credits: 2
    (Fall)
  • BATS 100 Transfer Credits  0-49

Industrial Supervision


Atotal of 20 credits of 300, 400 level coursework is required from the core and track courses.

  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)(G)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 6
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Globalization Requirement Credits: 1-4
    (Fall)
  • Elective Credits: 2
    (Fall)
  • BATS 100 Transfer Credits 0-49

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Allied Health Specialization:


This is designed for individuals interested in matriculating into the baccalaureate degree and receiving transfer credit for their technical training. This degree will prepare graduates for a broad range of opportunities in Health Promotion while continuing their commitment to an allied health profession. This option is appropriate for graduates in allied health programs such as radiological, cardiovascular, or nuclear medicine technology.


Admission requirements: Completion of a one or two year regionally or nationally accredited/certified program in an allied health area. A 2.5 or higher GPA, and a “C” or better in all courses taken within the major requirements.
 

Required Courses for Allied Health:


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  • Gen Ed Core Requirements Credits: 38-39
  • Electives Credits: 16-33
     

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Students must have a minimum of 33 credit hours of upper level courses.

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