Program Overview

Applied Technology Program

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi is designed to develop business, management, leadership, and human resource development skills in combination with technology. The program is based on the Talent Development Capability Model from the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

Program Description

The program is available online and is designed for community college students completing a technical or occupational degree or certificate program, working professionals who wish to complete their Bachelor's degree, and active or retired service members with a technical or occupational certificate, a 2-year degree, or military credit.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must have a technical or occupational certificate, a 2-year degree, or some technical college credits, professional development credits, or work experience. Community college students can transfer up to 75 credit hours, including 45 technical hours and additional general education or elective hours.

Program Pathway

The program pathway includes the following options:

• Community College students can transfer up to 75 credit hours and complete their Bachelor's degree online.
• Working professionals can complete their Bachelor's degree online and prepare for leadership and management roles.
• Active or retired service members can apply up to 45 hours of military credit toward their Bachelor's degree.

Transfer Scholarships

Community College students who transfer to the University of Southern Mississippi are eligible for transfer scholarships, including:

• A $4,000 annual scholarship, renewable for up to 2 years, for students with a transfer cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and 48-89 transfer cumulative hours.
• The scholarship automatically renews if the student maintains a 2.5 USM cumulative GPA and 15 USM credit hours each fall and spring semester.

Program Requirements

The program requires 45 hours of technical credits, which can be transferred from a community college or military experience. Students can also substitute up to 15 missing credit hours with NOCTI exam credit, SHRM-CP certification credit, or ATD certification credit.

NOCTI Exams

The following NOCTI exams are accepted for credit:

• ASK Entrepreneurship/Management
• ASK Fundamental Business Concepts
• ASK Fundamental Marketing Concepts
• Accounting Foundation
• Accounting-Advanced
• Accounting-Basic
• Additive Manufacturing Essentials
• Administrative Assisting
• Administrative Services
• Advertising and Design
• Aerospace Engineering - Course 1
• Aerospace Engineering - Course 2
• Aerospace Engineering - Course 4
• Agribusiness Systems
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agricultural Power and Technology
• Agricultural Productions Operations
• Agricultural Equipment Technician Level 1
• Agricultural Equipment Technician Level 2
• Agricultural Equipment Technician Level 3
• Agricultural Equipment Technician Level 4
• Agricultural Mechanics
• Animal and Plant Biotechnology
• Animal Processing
• Animal Systems
• Applied Horticulture
• Architectural Drafting
• Automated Materials Joining Technology Course 1
• Automated Materials Joining Technology Course 2
• Automated Materials Joining Technology Course 3
• Automated Materials Joining Technology Course 4
• Automotive Mechanics Technology
• Automotive Technician-Advanced
• Automotive Technician-Core
• Banking and Related Services
• Basic Principles of Construction
• Biotechnology
• Building Construction Operation
• Building Construction Technology Advanced
• Building Construction Technology Basic
• Building/Property Maintenance
• Business Information Processing
• Cabinetmaking
• CAD
• CAD Foundations
• CAD-CAM
• Carpentry
• Carpentry Advanced
• Carpentry Basic
• Child Care and Support Services
• Clean Energy Technology Course 2
• Clean Energy Technology Course 3
• Clean Energy Technology Course 4
• Collision Repair
• Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
• Commercial and Advertising Art
• Commercial Foods
• Communication Technologies
• Computer Networking Fundamentals
• Computer Programming
• Computer Repair Technology
• Computer Systems Networking
• Computer Technology
• Conservation
• Construction
• Construction Masonry-Block
• Construction Masonry-Brick
• Construction Principles
• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice - Advanced
• Culinary and Food Preparation Foundations
• Culinary Arts Prep Cook
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Dental Assisting
• Design and Pre-Construction
• Diagnostic Services
• Diesel Technology
• Digital Video Production Foundations
• Drafting and Design Technology
• Early Childhood Development and Services
• Early Childhood Education - Advanced
• Early Childhood Education - Basic
• Education and Training
• Electric Power and Distribution
• Electrical Construction Technology
• Electrical Occupations
• Electrical and Transmission
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology
• Electronics
• Electronics Technology
• Emergency and Fire Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Emerging Technician - Electrical
• Emerging Technician - Maintenance
• Energy and Power - Course 1
• Energy and Power - Course 2
• Energy and Power - Course 3
• Energy and Power - Course 4
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology Foundations
• Environmental Science Issues
• Family and Community Services
• FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator
• FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE
• FANUC Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE
• FANUC Certified Robot Technician
• Fashion Technology and Merchandising
• Floriculture
• Floriculture-Greenhouse
• Food Science and Safety
• Forest Products and Processing
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Course 1
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Course 2
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Course 3
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Course 4
• Graphic Production Technology
• HBI PACT Core Examination
• HBI PACT Green Core Examination
• HBI PACT Specialty: Basic Carpentry
• HBI PACT Specialty: Basic Electrical
• HBI PACT Specialty: Building Construction
• Health Assisting
• Health Informatics
• Health Informatics - Course 1
• Health Informatics - Course 2
• Health Informatics - Course 3
• Health Informatics - Course 4
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
• Heavy Equipment
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• Home Health Aide
• Homeland Security
• Horticulture-Landscaping
• Hospitality Management-Food and Beverages
• Hospitality Management-Lodging
• House Wiring Advanced
• House Wiring Basic
• Human Resources Management
• HVAC Installer Basic
• HVAC Service Technician Advanced
• HVACR-Installation and Start-Up
• HVACR-Service and Repair
• Industrial Electricity
• Industrial Electronics
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
• Informatics - Course 1
• Informatics - Course 2
• Informatics - Course 3
• Informatics - Course 4
• Information Support and Services
• Information Technology - Sequence 1
• Information Technology - Sequence 2
• Information Technology - Sequence 3
• Information Technology - Sequence 4
• Innovations in Science and Technology Course 1
• Innovations in Science and Technology Course 2
• Innovations in Science and Technology Course 3
• Innovations in Science and Technology Course 4
• Integrated Production Technologies - Course 1
• Integrated Production Technologies - Course 2
• Integrated Production Technologies - Course 3
• Integrated Production Technologies - Course 4
• Interactive Media
• Interior Decorating and Design
• Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• IT Exploration
• Legal Services
• Lodging
• Logistics Technology/Distribution Center
• Management Information Systems
• Manufacturing Technology
• Marine Service Technician
• Mason/Masonry
• Mechanical Drafting and Design
• Mechanical Issues in Agriculture
• Mechatronics-Level 1
• Medical Assisting
• Nail Speciality
• Natural Resources and Ecology
• Natural Resources Management
• Natural Resources Systems
• Network Systems and Administration
• NIOSH Talking Safety
• Nursing Assisting
• Performing Arts
• Personal Care Services
• Personal Finance Foundations
• PHCC Education Foundation Plumbing Year 1
• PHCC Educational Foundation Plumbing Year 2
• PHCC Educational Foundation Plumbing Year 3
• PHCC Educational Foundation Plumbing Year 4
• Plant Science/Horticulture
• Plant Systems
• Plumbing
• Plumbing Advanced
• Plumbing Basic
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber
• Practical Nursing
• Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology
• Precision Machining
• Principles of Agricultural Science-Animals
• Principles of Agricultural Science-Plants
• Principles of CTE Administration - Level 1
• Principles of CTE Administration - Level 2
• Principles of CTE Teaching - Level 1
• Principles of CTE Teaching - Level 2
• Principles of Work-Based Learning - Level 1
• Principles of Work-Based Learning - Level 2
• Principles of Working with CTE Data - Level 1
• Principles of Working with CTE Data - Level 2
• Production Agriculture
• Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions
• Rehabilitation Aide
• Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Service
• Retail Commercial Baking
• Retail Merchandising
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Security and Protective Services
• Simulated Workplace
• Small Animal Science
• Small Animal Science and Technology
• Small Engine Technology
• Student Electronics Technician
• Teaching as a Profession
• Technical Drafting
• Technical Theater
• Television Production
• Textiles and Design Foundations
• Therapeutic Services
• Travel and Tourism
• Veterinary Assistant
• Virtual Enterprises
• Visual Arts
• Visual Communications and Interactive Media Design
• Web Design
• Welding
• Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician
• Wood Technology Foundations

Military Benefits

The program provides an opportunity for active service members and veterans to prepare for their future careers in leadership and management. The University of Southern Mississippi accepts Joint Services Transcripts (JST) for Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy service and CCAF transcripts for Air Force service.

Cooperative Partnership

The University of Southern Mississippi is an Air University Associate to Baccalaureate (AU-ABC) Cooperative partner, providing a smooth transition for Air Force students pursuing their bachelor's degree.

Student Testimonials

The program has received positive testimonials from students, including Chris Webb Alexander and Dwight Butler.

Program Value

The Applied Technology degree provides value by preparing students for careers in business, technology, and human resource development, and providing skills and knowledge for work and promotion in today's changing technology environment.

What You Will Learn

The program teaches students how to:

• Provide leadership to others using technology in organizations
• Foster understanding of technology among colleagues and stakeholders
• Manage projects and implement complex processes and change
• Make sound judgments using information technology, business, and marketing skills
• Build effective organizational and team cultures
• Create processes, systems, and frameworks that encourage learning, improve organizational performance, and develop the potential of other employees

Job Market Outlook

The Applied Technical Leadership job market outlook for Mississippi is positive, with a projected growth rate of 7.1% and a median salary of $76,231.

Availability

The Applied Technology BAS program is available online, with 100% of the coursework available online. Up to 45 hours of technical credits can be transferred, and up to 45 hours of military credits can be applied toward the degree.