General Technology

Program Description

The General Technology program is designed for students who wish to complete a two-year degree applicable to immediate employment. The program may be customized to allow students up to 36 semester credit hours of electives to meet specific career goals. A student who has completed a diploma program with at least 900 contact hours at a Tennessee Technology Center may receive credit toward the General Technology major by meeting specific requirements. All of Northeast State certificate programs may be applied to the General Technology degree.

How to Apply

• A student desiring pursue a General Technology degree must: Submit the Northeast State Application for Admission with a application fee to the Office of Admissions and Records.

• Indicate General Technology as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.

• Meet with the Dean of Technical Education prior to registering for classes

Course Requirements

Students enrolling in the General Technology program must also complete required General Education Courses.

CSCI 1110 - Concepts of Computer/Application (credits - 3)
ENGL 1010 - Composition I (credits - 3)
ENGL 1020 - Composition II (credits - 3)
or
ENGL 1410 - Technical Writing (credits - 3)
MATH - Math 1010 or higher (credits - 3)
PSYC 1310 - General Psychology (credits - 3)
PSCH 1310 - Public Speaking (credits -3)
Electives - Humanities (credits 3) or Math or Natural Science (credits 3-4)
Articulated or Guided Electives (credits - 36)

Total Credit Hours - 60-61
(Additional courses may be required to overcome deficiencies in English, mathematics, and reading.)

For More Information

Please contact the following individuals for more information about this program:

Sam Rowell, Interim Dean, Technical Education
423.354.2582
ssrowell@NortheastState.edu