The emphasis is on providing the education to move into training and management positions in business and industry, or instructor positions in community college settings. The distance learning program utilizes videoconferencing technology that provides an interactive, two-way audio and video classroom at two or more sites. Through classes currently offered at several locations in northwest Ohio, students can complete a bachelor of science in technology. Admission to this program is limited to those with an earned applied or technical associate's degree and extensive work experience. The focus of the program is to enhance the student's problem-solving ability and produce critical thinkers, not technicians.
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An important component of this program is a cooperative education experience in a design or design-related position in industry which is supervised by College of Technology faculty or staff. The aviation studies major is designed to prepare students for responsible positions in general and commercial aviation. All students are also required to complete coursework in areas of science and mathematics, general education and business. Supervised cooperative education experiences with or related to the specializations selected are required. Once a student has enrolled at Bowling Green State University, all subsequent flight and ground training must be completed in residence at the University.