- Application for Admission & Application Fee
- Students must meet one of the following multiple measures: earned a technical diploma or higher,* earned a minimum high school GPA of 2.6, earned a minimum college GPA of 2.0 or submit ACT or Accuplacer test scores. Submit any needed transcripts or test scores. *Please note short term technical diplomas do not fulfill Multiple Measures. These programs include Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, and Truck Driving.
- Students must provide a statement of need and summary of career goals, explaining in detail the need to pursue the Individualized Technical Studies program in lieu of an established program.
- Students must provide proof of an occupational mentor who will provide industry-specific guidance throughout the program.
- Students must submit an academic plan, designed in conjunction with an academic advisor and occupational mentor.
- The student portfolio, together with a completed application for admission, becomes part of the review process used by the Gateway Individualized Technical Studies committee to admit the student for a customized technical studies program. Students should not begin taking coursework until officially accepted into the Individualized Technical Studies program.
Individualized Technical Studies
The Individualized Technical Studies associate degree program is intended for currently employed individuals who have a specific career objective that cannot be met by existing degree programs. Students in the program will base their learning from career outcome statements that they set with their occupational mentor, pulling knowledge from across disciplines to meet current employer needs. An industry mentor is required to enroll in this program.
- Students interested in pursuing an Individualized Technical Studies degree will submit a portfolio as part of the application process, including identification of an occupational mentor.
- Students will also submit a statement of need and career goals. Then work with their mentor and academic advisor to create an academic plan consisting of relevant technical studies courses from no more than two academic programs and general education courses.
- The student portfolio, together with a completed application for admission, becomes part of the review process used by the Gateway Individualized Technical Studies committee to admit the student for a customized technical studies program. Students should not begin taking coursework until officially accepted into the Individualized Technical Studies program.
Program Credits
60
Location
N/A
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
Estimated Program Cost
Tuition & Fees: N/A
Books & Supplies: N/A
Start Dates
Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary Outlook
N/A