Academic Departments 

Automotive Industry Management and Facilities Management and Technology Studies 

Majors: Automotive Industry Management (BS) 
             Facilities Mgmt. and Technology Studies (BS) 
             Facilities Management Option 
             Facilities Technology Option 

Minors: Automotive Industry Management 
              Facilities Mgmt. and Technology Studies 

Computer Information Systems 

Major: Computer Information Systems (BS) 

Minor: Computer Information Systems 

Engineering 

Majors: Industrial Engineering (BSIEN) 
              Industrial and Systems Engineering (MS) 

Minor: Industrial Engineering 

Engineering Technology 

Majors: Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) 
              Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) 
              Mechanical Engineering Technology 
              (BSMET) 

Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation 

Majors: Exercise Science and Health Promotion (BS) 
                Athletic Training Option 
                Health Promotion/ Wellness Option 
                K-12 Physical Education Teacher 
                Preparation Option 
                General Exercise Science Option 
                Recreation (BS) 
                Outdoor Adventure Leadership Option 
                Community/Commercial Recreation Option 

Minors: Coaching 
              Exercise Science 
              Recreation 

Nursing 

Major: Nursing (BSN) 

Speech Communication 

Major: Speech Communication 
            Communication Disorders Emphasis (BS) 
            General Speech Emphasis (BA) 

Minor: Speech Communication 

Teacher Education 

Licensure Areas: Elementary 
                          Secondary 
                          K-12 

Minor:               Education 
                          Reading 

Mission 

The College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies degree programs reflect the University of Southern Colorado’s polytechnic emphasis and are designed to prepare graduates for professional positions in industry, education, business, and governmental agencies. 

The mission of the College is to offer a career-oriented education that efficiently and effectively prepares students to excel as professionals. 

Mission objectives: 

• To be the premier educational institution in Southern Colorado that provides professional programs. 
• To be the preferred source in Southern Colorado for consulting services, research effort, service learning, and other linkages to the public schools, industry, and the community. 
• To be recognized for effectiveness in the professional development of faculty, staff, and  students. 

The College embraces the model of continuous improvement through the use of assessment in evaluating and improving student learning. 

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES 

Department Chair: Ronald Darby 

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYM ANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

Faculty: Darby, Robbe, Sefcovic 

The major in automotive industry management leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree and is designed to prepare its students for automotive industry management careers by providing automotive management skills, supported by the business and technical background requisite for success in the automotive industry.  The curriculum emphasizes personnel supervision, financial analysis, customer relations, warranty administration, sales promotions, techniques of technical problem-solving, service management, marketing, merchandising and distribution methods used by the automotive aftermarket, automotive manufacturer and import industries. 

Program Goals 

• Prepare students with the appropriate knowledge and skills to enter the workforce as productive, accountable and responsible employees. 
• To provide students with theoretical and hands-on laboratory experiences designed to develop the knowledge and skills for success in automotive management careers. 
• To utilize an advisory committee of automotive business leaders to advise and support the AIM program on a range of issues, which includes keeping the curriculum current with industry needs. 

Expected Student Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of the AIM curriculum, the graduate should: 

• Possess technical knowledge and understanding of various automotive systems-engines, suspension and brakes, power trains and drive lines, fuel and emissions, electrical and electronic… 
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the operation and management of the automotive parts business financial systems, computerized management and inventory control systems, customer relations, environmental regulations… 
• Possess knowledge and understanding of general business operations courses taken within the Hasan School of Business that comprise a minor in Business Administration, plus additional selected courses. 

General Requirements for the AIM Program 

• AIM majors are required to complete an approved curriculum with a minimum grade of C earned in all major courses. 
• AIM majors are required to demonstrate intellectual skills and knowledge in related business courses to satisfy the minor and institutional requirements. 
• AIM minors are required to complete the approved  curriculum with a minimum grade of C earned in all minor courses. 

Specific Requirements for the AIM Major 

Other Required Courses

Institutional and General Education 

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual program’s curriculum sheet. 

Specific Requirements for the AIM Minor 

 Outcomes Assessment Activities 
· The program will keep a portfolio for each AIM major and minor containing a record of achievement, showing improvement in intellectual skills, knowledge and capacities between entrance and graduation. 

· Required courses are monitored to assure that quality of content and delivery is maintained to a high standard. 

· A National Advisory Committee meets to assess and offer advice to the program faculty and students regarding the quality of the AIM program. 

· Enrollment and retention are monitored as a gauge of program effectiveness. 

· Graduate placement within the area of study is monitored. 

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES 

Program Coordinator: Michael Hoots Faculty: Hoots 

The major in Facilities Management and Technology Studies (FMTS) leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree. The program has two options. 

Option 1: Facilities Management 

This option prepares students to serve in administration and supervisory positions.  Graduates will be prepared to plan, program, and supervise operation, maintenance, and construction in major physical facilities, such as schools, industrial plants, malls, resorts/casinos, sports and hotel/motel complexes, hospitals, office buildings, etc. 

Option 2: Facilities Technology 

This option prepares students to serve in technical positions related to traditionally non-managerial facilities operations. Graduates will be prepared to apply general, facilities technology skills from the FMTS core curriculum as well as specific, technological skills gained from a degree and/or course work from an approved, transferable institution.  These specialized skills may include fields such as occupational safety and health, architecture, building and grounds maintenance, construction, environmental technology, building systems and other areas related to facilities operations. 

Program Goals 

• To graduate students who possess career oriented knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, accountable, and responsible managers, administrators and technicians upon entering the work force. 
• To provide students a total quality learning experience utilizing the best faculty, facilities, equipment and material possible. 
• To continuously insure that curriculums are rigorous, relevant and current with industry needs. 

The Facilities Management graduate will: 

• be able to supervise facilities operations, maintenance, design and construction; 
• understand and have working knowledge of commercial real estate; 
• have knowledge and appreciation of human and environmental factors; 
• be able to do planning and project management; 
• analyze and solve problems relative to facilities functions; 
• understand the procedures and processes of corporate finance; 
• be able to develop and manage a quality assessment and innovation program; and 
• communicate and do critical thinking and problem solving in industrial science; 
• be able to successfully acquire and utilize knowledge management systems. 

The Facilities Technology graduate will: 

• be able to perform the same operational tasks as the facilities management graduate without the managerial and supervisory components. 

General Requirements for the FMTS Program 

• Graduates of this program are required to complete an approved curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better. 
• Students in the minor are required to complete the approved curriculum with a minimum grade of C earned in all minor courses. 

Specific Requirements for the FMTS Major Facilities Management Option 

FACILITIES COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS 

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

Specific Requirements for the FMTS Major 
Facilities Technology Option 

FACILITIES COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS 

FACILITIES TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS 

Specific Requirements for the FMTS Minor 

Institutional and General Education 

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to each individual option’s curriculum sheet. 

Co-curricular Requirements 

In all options, the faculty support and encourage students to engage in co-curricular experiences that complement and reinforce the curricular experiences including participation in student organizations, clubs, employment or other activities related to these options. 

Outcomes Assessment Activities 

Students enrolled in the baccalaureate degree programs of the program are expected to meet the following requirements: 

1)     Students are required to develop and maintain a portfolio containing a record of achievement showing improvement in intellectual skills, knowledge and capacities between entrance and graduation.  During the semester of graduation, the faculty shall evaluate each graduate portfolio.  The program will keep a copy of each portfolio on file to be used as a summarization assessment to assist in program evaluation. 

2)     In addition to the portfolio, survey information from both the graduate and his/her employer will be collected during the first, third and fifth year following graduation. 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT 

Department Chair: John Borton 

Faculty: Borton, Cramer, Howell, Huff, Huff, Knight, Lassila, Myers, Spencer 

The major in computer information systems (CIS) leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree designed to provide students with the technical and administrative skills necessary to develop and integrate computer applications in a business environment. Students complete a curriculum which provides them with marketable skills in application programming, system analysis and design, local area network (LAN) concepts and administration, database administration, web development, PC 
operating systems, applications and architecture. 

Evening Program 

The CIS degree may be completed in traditional day classes or in an evening format.  All evening classes begin after 5:30 Monday-Thursday.  A few classes may require Saturday or Friday evening attendance.  All required related courses, general education, and a select group of minors are also available in the evening. 

Program Goals 

• To prepare students with the appropriate computer- related knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, accountable, and  responsible employees upon entering the work force.
• To provide students with a comprehensive theoretical foundation bolstered by hands-on laboratory experiences. 
• To utilize the computer information systems professional advisory committee to advise faculty of the currency of the curriculum based on relevant industry needs. 

Expected Student Outcomes 

• Demonstrate mastery of the skills necessary to design and code application programs using C++, Visual Basic, and other programming languages. 
• Possess a thorough understanding of the information systems analysis and design process as it applies to the development and implementation of computing applications in a business environment. 
• Demonstrate skills in database design and administration. 
• Have a basic knowledge of local area network (LAN) concepts and administration. 
• Possess hardware and software skills necessary to configure and support PC-based computing operations. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in an academic field outside the major, which supports the student’s career interests in the computer information systems discipline. 
• Develop oral and written communications skills necessary to convey technical information in a business environment. 

General Requirements for the CIS Program 

• Students majoring in computer information systems must maintain grades of C or higher in all CIS courses and other required related courses. 
• Students must complete at least 120 semester hours in an approved program of study, including 48 hours in the major. 
• Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits of CIS upper-division course work.  At least 75 percent of CIS upper-division credits must be taken in residence. 
• Students must complete a course planning worksheet and participate in the advisement process with a member of the CIS faculty. 

Specific Requirements for the CIS Major

CIS electives may be selected from the following list of courses: 

Required Related Courses 

Select one of the following: 

Select one of the following: 

Institutional and General Education 

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual program’s curriculum sheet. 

CIS MINOR 

The CIS minor consists of four core courses and five separate tracks, which students may select from depending upon individual interests.  Students must complete a minimum of six credits of upper-division CIS courses. 

CIS Minor Core 

Personal Computers/Local Area Network Support 

                                                
Information Analyst 

                                              
Web Development Specialist 

Systems Analysis and Design 

Software Engineer/Programmer 

CIS majors may select any academic minor offered at the University or complete an Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) emphasis.  The emphasis includes three (3) required courses and two (2) elective courses for a total of 20 credit hours.  Required courses include: 

Requirements for Emphasis in Electronic Engineering Technology 

Select two from the following: 

The CIS faculty support and encourage students to have co-curricular experiences that complement and reinforce the curricular experiences by participation in student organizations, clubs, employment or other related activities. 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING 

Department Chair: Jane M. Fraser 

Faculty: Carrasco, Depalma, Fraser, Gosavi, Jaksic Massey, Sarper 

The industrial engineering major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIEN) Degree.  This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700. 

The department also provides courses for the first two years of other engineering disciplines for potential transfer students, courses for engineering options in chemistry and physics, and a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSISE) Degree. 

As defined by the Institute of Industrial Engineers: Industrial Engineering is concerned with the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. Industrial engineering is a major branch of engineering with applications in manufacturing, service, governmental, and non-profit organizations.  It draws upon specialized knowledge and skill in the mathematical and physical sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, to specify, predict and evaluate the results to be obtained from such integrated systems. 

Industrial engineers design, improve, and manage the factories and facilities that produce the goods and services at reasonable prices that everyone enjoys every day.  Industrial engineers are productivity and quality specialists who deal with the human aspects of work in addition to the advanced technologies of computer software and production-related hardware. 

The program also offers the Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering.  For more information, see the Graduate Studies section of this catalog. 

A minor is offered in industrial engineering for students interested in a technical, applied science addition to their major area of study.  Engineering options are also available in chemistry and physics, offering students in these majors an opportunity to achieve specific employment or graduate educational goals. The program requirements for the chemistry and physics  engineering options are described in the Chemistry and Physics sections of the catalog. 

Department Goals 

• To provide students with high-quality instruction in industrial engineering which is broad-based and strongly rooted in mathematics, physical science and engineering science. 
• To prepare graduates in industrial engineering to function effectively in the workplace and make immediate contributions to the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing industries,  service organizations and governmental agencies. 
• To maintain accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. 

Expected Student Outcomes 

General Requirements 

• Graduates are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their major courses. 
• Graduates are required to demonstrate the ability to formulate mathematical models, develop and use computer solutions as appropriate, collect and statistically analyze data, and prepare both written and oral reports of their analysis. 

Specific Requirements for the Industrial Engineering Major 

Other Required Courses 

Institutional and General Education 

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog or refer to your individual program’s curriculum sheet. 

Typical Schedule of Courses for the Industrial Engineering Major 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Junior Year                                         

Senior Year 

Specific Requirements for the Minor in Industrial 
Engineering 

Co-curricular Requirements 

Engineering graduates should be introduced to the professional world and encouraged to develop a sense of obligation to the development and ethical practice of engineering.  Consequently, the faculty support the activities of the local chapters of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES), encourage student participation and promote the operation of student chapters. 

Outcomes Assessment Activities 

• During the final semester of study and after successfully completing necessary prerequisite courses, all industrial engineering students are required to demonstrate their ability to apply and integrate the skills learned in the IE program by producing a capstone engineering design project.  This project must incorporate subject material covered in two or more of the major courses, illustrate the student’s ability to do independent project work, and include written and oral reports to demonstrate the student’s communication skills. 
• All senior industrial engineering students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (Engineer-In-Training or EIT) Exam administered by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, on a regularly scheduled examination date.  Students must take the exam to be eligible to graduate, although the results of the exam will not affect GPA or graduation. 
• Employment, progress toward profession registration, and enrollment in graduate degree programs will be tracked to the extent possible. 

Engineering Transfer Program 

Students seeking to major in some area of engineering other than industrial engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.) can complete at least 60 credits (two years of work) that will transfer to other engineering schools. Most accredited engineering programs require students to complete at least one semester of college chemistry (CHEM 121 and 121L), a two semester sequence in calculus based physics (PHYS 221, 221L, 222, 222L), three semesters of calculus (MATH 126, 224, 325), one semester of differential equations (MATH 337), and one course in computer applications and programming.  Courses in engineering technology are not accepted for transfer to engineering programs. 

Recommended courses for a student planning to transfer to another engineering school includes:

The engineering or additional science courses taken would depend on the major chosen. 

A one or two year program should be planned in consultation with an advisor at USC and the university to which the student is planning to transfer.  During the first semester, a typical engineering program would include a course in chemistry, (CHEM 111, 111L for a student who did not complete a year of chemistry in high school or CHEM 121, 121L for those who did), a course in mathematics (college algebra MATH 121, precalculus MATH 124, or calculus MATH 126 depending on the high school background), an introduction to engineering course (EN 103), and a computer programming class (EN 101 or CIS 121). 

To transfer to another engineering school will require a good grade point average.  Eighteen credits per semester is the maximum number of credits a student would be allowed to take as a freshman.  A student working part-time should not enroll in more than 12 to 15 credits depending on the number of hours worked. 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 

Department Chair: Wolfgang Sauer 

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 

Program Coordinator: Ward Holderness 

Faculty: Cheng, Hirth, Holderness 

The major in civil engineering technology leads to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) Degree.  The major is designed to produce competent field engineering technologists, surveyors, soil and concrete technologists, construction estimators, project managers and engineering design technologists, who have supervisory capabilities.  The curriculum places emphasis on surveying, construction, design and estimating.  The upper-division courses provide a broader and more detailed understanding in areas such as land surveying, water supply systems, architectural drafting and civil design projects.  Managerial and supervisory capabilities are developed in the estimating and project management classes. 

Students seeking a degree in civil engineering technology should have a mathematics/science background including algebra, geometry and trigonometry. 

Program Goals 

• To prepare graduates in civil engineering technology to function effectively in the engineering, surveying or construction teams. 
• To provide our students with a broad based curriculum and quality instruction. 
• To maintain accreditation as defined by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. 

Expected Student Outcomes 

General Requirements 

• Graduates are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their major courses. 
• Graduates are required to demonstrate skill and knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis and science by having a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in the mathematics and physics courses common to all programs. 
• Civil engineering technology majors are required to demonstrate the ability to solve problems appropriate to their discipline, acquire computer skills, and to complete a final senior-year technical project requiring an oral and written presentation. 

Specific Requirements for the CET Major 

It is expected that CET graduates should have the appropriate skills and knowledge regarding surveying and drafting.  In addition, they should have a knowledge of basic construction materials along with the fundamentals of statics, strength of materials, hydraulics, structural analysis and design. 

This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700. 

Engineering Technology Core Courses 

Civil Engineering Technology Courses

Math, Science and Computer Courses 

Institutional and General Education 

Please refer to the General Education Requirements in the undergraduate section of this catalog.  For the knowledge component, CET majors need to take six credits (two courses) each in the areas of Humanities and Social Sciences.  No additional courses are needed for Science and Technology. 

Co-curricular Requirements 

The faculty supports and encourages the involvement of engineering technology majors in at least one technical organization specific to each discipline and actively encourages student participation in such organizations. 

Outcomes Assessment Activities 

• To be eligible for graduation, all civil engineering technology majors are required to take an examination. The results of the examination will be used in the evaluation of the program. Test results will have no effect on student’s GPA. 
• Graduates and their employers will be surveyed as to program satisfaction and job performance following their graduation. 

Civil Engineering Technology Typical Schedule of Courses 

Freshman - Fall 

Courses	Titles	Credits
CET 102	Surveying I	3
CET 115	Civil Drafting I	3
CIS 101	Computers and You	2
ET 101	Introduction to Engineering Tech	2
MATH 131	Math for Engineering Technology I	4
		___________ TOTAL 14

Freshman - Spring 

Sophomore - Fall 

Sophomore - Spring 

Junior-Fall 

Junior - Spring