What is Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Online Degree Completion Program?
This online degree completion program combines Bowling Green State University and College of Technology education requirements with a core curriculum that includes the applied classes from any applied associate's degree from an accredited institution. In the ATE program, students learn:

• Theory and communication skills
• Training program development
• New technology systems
• Technology systems management

The degree has nine required courses that are designed to supplement the student’s work experience and technological expertise with educational experiences in the following study skill sets:

• Computer-mediated communication
• Technology systems in organizations
• Transformational learning
• Understanding adult learning
• Project and program evaluation systems
• Organization and presentation of technical information

The program also requires two cooperative education classes which are based on previous and current work experiences.

Who Should Consider this Degree?
The ATE Online Completion degree isn’t just for individuals in technology or those intending to be teachers or trainers! Any individual with an applied associate degree that has worked for at least 12 consecutive months is eligible for the program.

The students in the program come from various lines of work:

• Manufacturers
• Entrepreneurs
• Fire fighters
• Technologists
• Engineers
• Nurses
• Librarians
• Teachers
• Trainers
• IT Professionals

… and more! All ATE students have established an area of knowledge by obtaining an associate's degree in varying applied technologies and are interested in increasing that knowledge by learning more about integrating technology into their existing work environment. The other common denominator ATE students have is they realize the importance of having a Bachelor's degree in order to advance their careers.

What can I do with this degree?
Many prospective students ask “What will I be qualified to do after receiving an Advanced Technological Education Bachelor's Degree from BGSU?”

In the ATE program, you will learn skills that can be applied in virtually any type of work environment. An ATE degree will open just about any door you want to walk through. In an online learning environment, you will learn to integrate technology into the specific field of interest you already have. The program builds on your existing education expanding it to include technological management and education. And, because the degree is online, you control study time and work at your own pace. The program is fully accredited, and your degree will be a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Bowling Green State University.