Bachelor of Applied Science in Diesel and Heavy Equipment

Pittsburg State University

This program offers students who have graduated from an accredited two‐year associate degree technical program the opportunity to extend their education and training. All associate degree graduates (with a minimum GPA of 2.50) can automatically transfer up to 64 college credits to Pittsburg State University. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in technology and a selected emphasis by completing an additional minimum of 60 hours from Pittsburg State University. The degree program content is based on previous academic and technical preparation. Like two‐year technical programs, this bachelor degree gives students complete, hands-on training for a real-world job. Students learn engineering technology, theory, logic, leadership, and business skills to broaden their knowledge and to better prepare them for management opportunities. Coursework is both specialized and comprehensive. Emphasis areas are similar to the programs completed in the associate degrees. Technical emphases areas through the Automotive Technology department are Automotive/Power Mechanics Emphasis, Collision Repair and Insurance Management Emphasis, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Emphasis and Diesel and Heavy Equipment (Caterpillar ThinkBIGGER) Emphasis.