Departments

How We Are Organized

Overview

In order to effectively carry out its mission of teaching practical applications of technology and consumer science and merchandising, the College of Technology is comprised of three departments, each emphasizing a different area of technology or merchandising.

• Department of Engineering Technology
  The ET department focuses on the application of engineering principles and the implementation of technological advances. It is responsible for the programs in Computer Engineering, Construction Management, Electical Power, Mechanical and Network Technologies.
• Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences
  The HDCS department’s two programs focus on the human aspects of technology. The Consumer Sciences & Merchandising program explores consumer behavior emphasizing the retail experience, while the Human Resources Development program looks at human behavior in the context of organizations and the workplace, with specific emphasis on training and development, career development, and organizational development.
• Department of Information and Logistics Technology
  The ILT department focuses on applying information technology (IT) in various settings. These include business, logistics, graphics, and technical leadership. It is responsible for the programs in Information Systems, Information Security, Graphics and Logistics Technologies as well as Technology Supervision.

In addition, we are in preliminary stages for preparation for a Life Sciences Technology department.