What are the core curriculum or general education requirements?
All students must complete the university general education requirements as listed in the curriculum map for the major and in this catalog. If a student holds a baccalaureate degree or higher from a recognized, accredited institution, as determined by OIT, the OIT general education requirements for the OIT baccalaureate may be waived subject to departmental program requirements.
Communications: SPE 111, WRI 121, WRI 122
Plus nine credits from speech/writing courses having SPE 111 or WRI 122 as a pre-requisite or specified by the major department from the following: COM 205, COM 225, COM 320, COM 347, COM 411, COM 412, COM 413; SPE 321, WRI 123, WRI 214, WRI 227, WRI 321, WRI 322, WRI 323, WRI 327, WRI 328, WRI 350, WRI 410.
Humanities: Nine credits selected by student or specified by a major department from the following: ARTArt; ENGLiterature; HUMHumanities; MUSMusic; PHILPhilosophy; Languages (second year); COM 205*, COM 320*. Other transfer courses, defined as humanities by the Registrars Office, may be used in this category. No more than three credits of activity or performance-based courses may be used in this category.
Social Science: Twelve credits selected by student or specified by major department from the following: ANTH Anthropology; ECO Economics (ECO 202 may not be used to satisfy both Business electives and Social Science general-education requirements.); GEOG Geography; HIST History; PSCI Political Science; PSY Psychology; SOC Sociology. Other transfer courses, defined as social science by the Registrars Office, may be used in this category. GEOG 105 and GEOG 115 may not be used to satisfy social science credits. * COM 205 and COM 320 may not be used to satisfy both Communication and Humanities credits.
Technology: Specific requirements for demonstrating computer proficiency may be established by the academic department.
Science/Mathematics: One college-level mathematics course for which at least intermediate algebra is the course prerequisite. Plus 12 credits selected by student or specified by major department from biological sciences (BIO, CHE), mathematics (MATH), physical sciences (PHY), geography (GEOG) or geology. At least four credits must be completed from a laboratory-based science course in BIO, CHE, GEOG 115 or PHY.
How many majors/degrees are offered? OIT offers 1 Masters Program: Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 29 different Bachelors Degree Programs, 9 Associates Degrees, and various certificates, minors, and specializations (see Degree Programs list on our web or catalog).
** Please note that some of these programs are only offered at our satellite campus locations.
**Associate of Applied Science Dental Hygiene = LaGrande, OR. In corporation with the ODS companies, and Eastern Oregon University.
** Respiratory Care = Rogue Community College, Medford, OR. ** Renewable Energy Systems (first year can be taken at OIT K-Falls), Clinical Laboratory Science, Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic = OIT Portland, OR campus. (Portland offers a number of other programs as well see OIT Portland Degree Program Listing)
** Online Degree Completion Programs in Dental Hygiene, Echocardiography, Radiological Science, Respiratory Care and Vascular Technology.
Are internships, cooperatives or study abroad available?
YES! Here at OIT there are a number of opportunities available for students to participate in programs such as those mentioned in this question. Since so many OIT faculty members have worked in industry in the past and continue to maintain those industry relationships today, they are always working on providing new and exciting ways for students to get out into the work place and gain some real world hands on experience while still attending OIT as a student. Each of the departments at OIT have different programs available, so the best thing to do is speak with one of the professors from a department you are interested in and see what type of internships, co-ops or study abroad programs they have been a part of in the past and expect to become involved with in the near future!
Explain the difference between quarter and semester systems.
In the quarter system terms are about 2 - months long, where as with a semester system terms are about 3 - + months long. OIT bases its calendar on the quarter system.
The following will be an outline of OITs 2006-2007 schedule:
| Fall Quarter: | Begins September 27, 2007 | Ends December 7, 2007 | | Winter Quarter: | Begins January 7, 2008 | Ends March 21, 2008 | | Spring Quarter: | Begins March 31, 2008 | Ends June 13, 2008 | | Summer Quarter | Begins June 23, 2008 | Ends September 5, 2008 |
Sample Semester System Calendar: (Summer semester not shown)
| Fall Semester: | Begin August 30th, 2006 | End December 17th, 2006 | | Spring Semester: | Begin January 16th, 2007 | End May 10th, 2007 |
Will OIT accept AP or CLEP and if so what are the minimum scores to receive credits?
OIT does accept AP credits based upon the score of the students subject exam. Students who complete college-level work in high school under the Advanced Placement (AP) program must achieve a minimum score of three to be granted credit on their OIT transcript.
OIT will award credit for several (CLEP) college-level examination programs. These examinations must be completed with a satisfactory score and an original copy of test results must be forwarded to the Registrars Office from the testing service. In order to receive such credit, the student must be admitted to an OIT degree program and registered for classes during the quarter in which the request is made. A maximum of 25 percent of the credits used toward the degree may be CLEP and AP. OIT awards credit for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject examinations, but not for CLEP general examinations. Information on CLEP course equivalencies and minimum scores may be obtained from the OIT Registrars Office. See an Admissions Counselor or the Registrar for more details.
How many courses are considered a full load?
When a student is enrolled in 12 credits or more they are classified as a Full Time student. From my experience as a student I would say that a full load is anywhere from 12-18 credits depending on what the course is etc!
When must an academic major be declared?
At OIT you can declare an academic major at any time. However, the sooner you decide the better off you will be because you want to make sure you are taking courses which will apply towards your academic major. This is especially important at OIT because we start into core major classes right from the beginning, not just general requirements.
Does the college offer a tutorial service?
Yes, it is called CFLAT. The Center for Learning and Teaching is a multi-purpose facility designed to enrich both learning and teaching at OIT. CFLAT provides tutoring in several academic subjects, academic success classes, accommodations for students with disabilities, test proctoring, a computer laboratory and the campus writing center. A media collection and a video system used in conjunction with academic classes are also housed at the Center. In addition, CFLAT coordinates new student registration for the Klamath Falls campus, as well as new faculty orientation workshops, including the September Institute for New Faculty. It provides ongoing support for faculty to help improve teaching effectiveness and instructional skills.
There is Also TOP.
The Tech Opportunities Program is a federally funded (Student Support Services) academic-support program designed to assist highly motivated students who are also low income, first generation or students with disabilities. TOP staff works closely with participating students to comprehensively assess academic and financial needs and to develop personalized plans for college success. Participants may be eligible for a variety of academic-support services, including group and/or individual tutoring and related support; mentoring; help networking with other students; college success workshops and classes; additional academic advising; and limited financial assistance. TOP students also have access to their own computer lab and study area.
Will D's transfer in from other colleges?
Ds will transfer into OIT from other colleges as long as they are not in Math. OIT requires that grades in college math courses be at least a C- or better.
Is physical education required? If so, can it be waived?
At OIT physical education courses are not required but they are offered! Some of the courses which are offered include the following: Strength and Conditioning, Archery, Ice Skating, Golf, Swim Conditioning, Basketball, Scuba Diving and many more.
Are academic scholarships available?
OIT offers 3 scholarships which take academics into consideration: 1. Presidential Academic Scholarship
First-time freshman applicants and transfers will receive consideration for Presidential Academic Scholarship simply by applying and being accepted for admission by Feb. 1st for the following Fall Quarter and meeting the minimum scholarship requirements. Transfer students qualify on the basis of their college GPA. These scholarships are for full-time students only and may be renewed for up to four years. Award levels vary depending on each recipients academic record. 2. Klamath County Recognition Scholarship
The Klamath County Recognition Scholarship is automatically awarded to any applicant living in Klamath County who will attend OIT starting the Fall Quarter after graduation from high school and who is able to meet two of three criteria: an unweighted high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; top 25 percent rank in class; and/or a composite SAT I score of at least 1,000 (21 ACT). To qualify, students must simply apply for admission, meet all admission requirements and be accepted for admission by Feb. 1st for enrollment Fall Quarter. Recipients must be new full-time undergraduate students at OIT. This scholarship is valued at $500 and is not renewable. It may not be combined with the Deans Academic Scholarship.
3. Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarships
Over 120 new and returning students annually receive scholarships from the 90 different named scholarship programs administered by the Oregon Tech Foundation. Businesses, industry, organizations and individuals generously fund these scholarships. To receive consideration, students must be currently enrolled at OIT or accepted for admission for the following Fall term, and must submit the necessary information to the Oregon Tech Foundation. Application forms and deadlines are available on the website. What are the colleges strongest academic areas?
OITs Health and Engineering programs are currently the strongest. More specifically: Medical Imaging Technology, Software Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Computer Systems Engineering.
What is the percentage of students that gain admission to graduate schools?
Due to the nature of OITs academic programs, most of our graduates do not go on to graduate type programs. When a person graduates from OIT they are ready to go out into their field and begin working right away. However, those students who do decide to continue their education after OIT usually experience very high acceptance rates into graduate schools!
How long does it take to graduate?
The average is between 4-5 years. Most degrees have a four year curriculum map, it just depends on if you stick with the course outline.
What major agencies accredit OIT?
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
How many full time faculty are employed and how many hold a doctorate or terminal degree?
There are approximately 114 total full time faculty with 38 holding doctorates.
Does the college offer pre-registration?
Yes, our ROAD events (Registration, Orientation And Discovery) are designed for first time OIT students. After that each student must meet with a faculty advisor to receive a pin number and can register for classes online each term.
What is the total number of volumes in the library?
Approximately 140,000
Do national fraternities and sororities exist ?
Yes, Phi Delta Theta fraternity and Phi Omega Tau sorority. Honorary clubs include: Alpha Chi, Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Chi, and Tau Alpha Pi. |