This program attracts students who are ultimately interested in a business management position. In addition, entry-level students unsure of which business career program to select may enroll in this program. Due to the program's broad business foundation, students can transfer to other business programs after the first semester and still graduate in four semesters.
A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the business management (career) program.
Mechanical engineering technology program graduates are prepared to be mechanical technologists and technicians for industry in engineering-related areas including automotive component design, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), process and component design, mechanical systems design, energy systems, product development, and technical support and sales. Graduates will
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21. Recommended: Physics
Graduation Requirements:
Completion of below courses
138 maximum credit hours
45 upper division credit hours
60 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences
2.0 grade point average in major courses (in bold text below)
2.0 cumulative grade point average
Approval of department faculty
7 of 10 General Education areas
Courses which repeat or significantly overlap courses taken in the student's associate degree program cannot be taken for upper level credit. If the associate degree covered the subject matter in one of the required baccalaureate courses, a different course must be substituted and approved by the faculty adviser.
This program is designed for those students who ultimately desire a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental sciences and/or forestry from the SUNY (State University of New York) College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) - an upper division/graduate center. Program options available within this program include environmental and forest biology, chemistry, forest resources management, dual option in forest ecosystems science and forest resources management, environmental studies, forest engineering, paper science and engineering, construction management and wood products engineering, landscape architecture, and the 1+1 forest technology program (NYS Ranger School).
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry; Biology; Chemistry or Physics Recommended: Both Chemistry and Physics
This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical and classroom training in general automotive repair geared to automotive dealership and independent garage practice. Students receive experience on all types of automobiles, including domestic, imported, gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. All systems of the automobile are covered in the instruction including the latest gasoline fuel injection, electronic controls, emission controls and automatic transmission overhaul.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Recommended: Algebra
Graduation Requirements:
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.
It is an exciting time to be an agricultural business student. One out of every six jobs in the American economy is related to agriculture and food businesses. The curriculum in agriculture business is designed to provide students with the technical and business skills necessary to be successful in our nation's largest industry. Career opportunities in agribusiness range from managing a farm (dairy, beef, equine, vegetable, fruit, crops) to working in the nurserie, timber, banking, or publishing industries. Ample opportunities are available in the management of farm supply stores or cooperatives, agricultural input sales, insurance, real estate, agricultural processing, and manufacturing industries.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Recommended: Algebra
Graduation Requirements:
Students must:
successfully complete the prescribed sequence of courses
achieve a minimum index of 2.0 in their core courses