Architectural Technology Concentration, Industrial Technology, B.S.

Industrial Technology

Objectives for the Program in Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology Department is unique at Fitchburg State University in that it offers two major degree programs and seven concentrations, including:

•Bachelor of science in Education, with a major in Technology Education (120 semester hours)

• Bachelor of science in Industrial Technology (120 semester hours), with concentrations in Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Energy Management Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Technical Theatre.

Requirements for the Major in Industrial Technology

The concentrations offered in the Industrial Technology program were developed with the intention of providing a pool of highly skilled technologists who can sustain the needs of industry within the Commonwealth to function in a project management capacity, including:

The concentrations include:

• Architectural Technology
• Construction Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Energy Management Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Technical Theatre Arts

Architectural Technology Concentration 120 Cr.

The Architectural Technology concentration is a pre-professional program that provides a foundation of architectural and technology undergraduate studies. It is based on a strong exposure to the many facets of architectural design that include residential, commercial, urban, and environmental issues. Equal emphasis is placed on technological components such as drawing, computer aided drafting (CAD), 3-D building information modeling (BIM), site planning, construction and materials technology, energy and sustainability, mechanical and electrical systems, and architectural professional practice.

The program is structured to prepare students with a focused knowledge base and, with the introduction of design, a combination of both linear and creative thinking skills. Graduates are prepared to enter the design/building industry or proceed to graduate programs in architecture or other related design and construction programs. Job opportunities include working in architectural offices and many design and building industry related positions.