The Connecticut College of Technology Pathways program allows students to complete an associate in science degree program in Technology Studies at Tunxis Community College, and continue on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronic Technology, Computer-Aided Design or Technology Education at Central Connecticut State University’s (CCSU) School of Technology. The curriculum offers a broad range of studies and topics in: mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering drawing and computer-aided design (CAD), electronics, computer technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies (robotics, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and other courses in special areas of technology. The program also includes a solid core of courses in general education. Each of the courses is directly transferable to CCSU. Successful completion of the program allows students to enter their junior year at Central Connecticut State University.
The following content areas qualify for technology electives:
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
Engineering (EGR)
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)
Manufacturing (MFG)
Energy (NRG)
Architecture (ARC)
Construction Technology (CTC)
Contact: Mat Spinelli
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Title | Credits |
| CAD*133 | CAD Mechanical AutoCAD (a) | 3 |
| COM*173 | Public Speaking (a) | 3 |
| ENG*101 | Composition (a) | 3 |
| MAT*165 | Elementary Statistics with Computer Application (a) | 4 |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| CHE*111 | Concepts of Chemistry (a) or | |
| CHE*121 | General Chemistry I (a) | 4 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG*202 | Technical Writing (a) | 3 |
| MAT*186 | Precalculus (a) | 4 |
| Economics Elective (a)(b) | 3 | |
| Geography or History or Political Science Elective (a)(b ) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| PHY*110 | Introductory Physics (a) or | |
| PHY*121 | General Physics I (a) | 4 |
| Third Semester | ||
| Directed Elective (b) | 3 | |
| Technology Electives – two (b) | 6 | |
| Economics or History Elective (a)(b) | 3 | |
| Psychology or Sociology Elective (a)(b) | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Directed Elective (b) | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective (from ART*, COM*154, COM*167, DGA*, GRA*, NMC*, MUS*, THR*) | 3 | |
| Philosophy Elective (a)(b) | 3 | |
| Technology Electives – three (b) | 9 | |
| Total | ||
| 67 | ||
(a) Prerequisite and/or co-requisite required.
(b) To be selected in consultation with faculty advisor based on student’s program of study
STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Get more details about this merger.