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College of Applied Science & Technology

Undergraduate Advisement

Cathy McKay
Phone: (309) 438-2665
Location: Turner Hall 210
E-mail:

Graduate Advisement

Dr. Dan Brown, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Coordinator
Office:  Turner
Phone:  (309) 438-2695
Email:

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e hope that the following information is helpful to you as you discover Illinois State University. The Department of Technology welcomes any inquiries you may have.

The Department of Technology

The Department of Technology offers students a four-year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology in the following sequences: Construction Management, Graphic Communications, Industrial Computer Systems,and Integrated Manufacturing Systems. We also offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy and Technology Education.

The department also offers master's degree programs in Project Management, Technology Education, and Training and Development. To learn more about each course and read the description, go to the Illinois State catalog.

The department is comprised of 25 faculty members and approximately 500 students majoring in one of five sequences. Classes range from 20–30 students and have many activity-oriented laboratory assignments. The department has an approximate 98 percent placement rate and offers a Career Day for our students. Our computer network has over 200 computers with modern, state-of-the-art equipment in our classrooms and laboratories. Our students have the opportunity to do an internship or a co-op experience while here at Illinois State University. The department also offers scholarships for students who meet eligibility requirements.

About Illinois State

Illinois State University is located in Bloomington-Normal, Ill., which is about 135 miles from Chicago, Rockford, and the Quad Cities and about 165 miles from St. Louis. The University has approximately 20,000 students and 1,000 faculty members. There are over 160 major and minor programs from which to choose. For a more detailed description of the school and more information, check out Illinois State's page for prospective students and please register for First View which has information on applying to the University, application deadlines, financial aid, other services, student life, and much more. Another option is to visit campus by attending an Open House. To find your way around campus, check out the Illinois State campus map.