Washington State Community College

Industrial Technology

American industry is re-tooling to be more competitive. New technology means greater efficiency, productivity and quality. Demand for technicians to handle these new challenges continues to grow.

At Washington State, you can prepare to become an important member of a quality team. In our programs, you get hands-on experience and opportunities to network with area employers through internships and projects. As a graduate, you will be prepared for careers with local, regional, or national firms or to transfer to complete a four-year degree.

Representatives from local factories helped design the curriculum for our Industrial Technology program, and they continue to provide feedback as Engineering and Industrial Technologies to what new employees need to know. This program provides you with the skills needed by those local industries. Many factories require applicants to have an associate's degree before they will be considered for employment and graduates with an Associate of Applied Science, Industrial Technology have a definite advantage when trying to find the right job.

The Industrial Technology Associate Degree can be considered an applied engineering degree. This means problem solving is taught in addition to theory. Our program prepares graduates to work directly with engineering and production personnel. Production processes are taught along with statistical process control (SPC), and computer numerical control (CNC), helping to create a well-rounded technician ready to begin a career in area industry.

This program is part of a reciprocity agreement that provides for some West Virginia residents to attend Washington State to major in industrial technologies at the Ohio in-state tuition level.

Programs available in Industrial Technology:

• Design Drafting
• Power Plant Operator
• Process Technician