The General Technology Core is designed to provide a conceptual framework for studies in technology. This core emphasizes the relationship of technology to the societal context from which it operates. The internship is designed to provide the opportunity to test and experiment in industry, research organizations, government agencies, and other ventures associated with technology transfer and application. The internship is intended to support the area of technical specialization and provide opportunities for dissertation research. The cognate studies may include previous graduate work, usually within the previous seven years, or the opportunity to develop an additional concentrated area of study.
Studies can be outside of the normal area of studies in technology.