Program Overview

Applied Technology BAS Program

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi has been designed with reference to the Talent Development Capability Model TM from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

Student Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to achieve the following student learning outcomes:

• SLO 1: Concepts and Techniques in Program-Specific Areas: APT graduates will demonstrate knowledge of technology application in all relevant areas (e.g., workforce development, knowledge management, talent development).
• SLO 2: Leadership and Team Building Skills: APT graduates will demonstrate skills fostering environments that encourage teamwork and respectful leadership.
• SLO 3: Ethical and Cultural Awareness: APT graduates will demonstrate professional ethical and cultural perspectives, apply ethical decision making, and foster a culture of inclusion.
• SLO 4: Effective Communication Skills: APT graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and compellingly in speaking and in writing.
• SLO 5: Creative Critical Thinking Skills: APT graduates will demonstrate creative critical thinking skills by applying appropriate concepts, technologies, and decision-making skills to identify, assess, and solve problems in the workplace.
• SLO 6: Instructional Design Skills: APT graduates will understand learner needs and create appropriate learning environments and delivery methods.
• SLO 7: Change Management Skills: APT graduates will understand organizational cultures, norms, and relationships to manage and implement change.
• SLO 8: Organizational Development Skills: APT graduates will demonstrate the ability to use human capital to improve an organization.
• SLO 9: Project Management Skills: APT graduates will be able to use the project management process to organize and direct resources to complete a specific objective.
• SLO 10: Performance Improvement Skills: APT graduates will be able to analyze and evaluate performance issues and design and develop solutions to close performance gaps.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Technology is offered by the School of Leadership at the University of Southern Mississippi. The program is part of the College of Business and Economic Development.