BACHELOR OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (BAT)

The Bachelor of Applied Technology program gives students the opportunity to continue their education after completing their associate’s degree. The majors in the BAT program are designed for students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology or Computer Science degree, and want to learn advanced skills in either Computer Networking and Security, or Software Engineering. The degree provides both academic as well as hands-on coursework in both majors. This program will provide students clear transition to employment with advanced skills.

Admission Requirements: 
To qualify for admission into the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree program,
students must:

• Meet all of the General Admission or Transfer Admissions requirements to West Virginia University
  at Parkersburg.
• Complete an associate-level degree in the following:
  
  • For a major in Computer Networking and Security-Complete the Associate in Applied Science
    in Computer and Information Technology (or equivalent degree).
  • For a major in Software Engineering-Complete the Associate in Applied Science in Computer
    Science (or an equivalent degree).
  • Meet with Program Coordinator for program admission letter.
• Have a minimum 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all courses transferred to or taken at
  WVU Parkersburg.

Graduation Requirements:

• Complete the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.
• Complete the general education curricula for the degree.
• Complete at least 30 semester hours credit at WVU Parkersburg.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
• C or better must be obtained for all CIT, CS, STEM and SEC courses.
• Complete and file the graduation application, in OLSIS, within the stated deadlines.