Department of Industrial Technology

The primary mission of the Department of Industrial Technologies is to offer programs of study designed to prepare students as “management-oriented technical professionals” who have practical knowledge, competencies, skills, and training to serve and function in the Industrial/Manufacturing Enterprise System. In pursuing this mission, the Department seeks to prepare Industrial Technologists and Technical Managers for career opportunities in the Manufacturing, Construction, and Communications Industries.

The academic disciplines of Construction Technology and Design Technology are offered through the Department of Industrial Technologies. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Technology is offered at the undergraduate level, and the Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Technology is offered at the graduate level. Two minors are offered for students pursuing majors in other academic disciplines and who are required to declare a minor in a second academic discipline for graduation. One minor is offered in Industrial Technology, and the other minor is offered in Community Development.

All programs within the Department of Industrial Technologies are accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). In order to maintain accreditation, all programs are continually assessed and go through re-accreditation every six years.

For more information, please visit the department's website at: http://industrial.tsu.edu/