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Interim Department Head: Dr. Vance Durrington Office: 103-A Industrial Education Building Website:  iswd.msstate.edu The Department of Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, and Community College Leadership prepares students with marketable technology skills to pursue careers in a variety of professional settings, including K-12 schools, higher education, and an array of industry and business environments. The department offers two undergraduate bachelor’s, three master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.  Students may also complete the Veterans' Certificate Program that consists of 15 semester hours of coursework designed for anyone at any level who would like to serve veterans. Two minors consisting of 18 hours are also offered to students interested in either industrial technology or information technology services. Information Technology Services Major (ITS) non-teaching This curriculum is designed to prepare students for the use of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and hardware, development and implementation of information technology end-user support, information technology project management, and technology training. By completing the business requirements for the ITS degree, students may be eligible to receive a minor in Business Administration from the College of Business. ITS majors interested in a minor in business administration should contact an academic coordinator in room 106 McCool Hall. The MSU Bulletin is not the final source of information; department advisement is critically important for course sequence and selection. Students should always get advisement and approval from their MSU advisor for course scheduling. Industrial Technology Major (INDT) non-teaching Major Advisors: Jody Buchanan, Jenn Dupre, Mickey Giordano, Kay Morgan, Swapnil Patole, Lara Threet, John Wyatt Office: 110 IED Building As industry evolves, so should education to meet new demands. The Industrial Technology program works with industry to meet their needs and close skills gaps seen in various industries. The Industrial Technology curriculum encourages hands on learning in the classroom utilizing technologies found in industry. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded study of various areas of industry including maintenance, programming, design, safety, systems analysis, and communication and troubleshooting skills. The Industrial Technology program is a great fit for students who like working with their hands and learning by doing. Industrial Technology students are leaders in their chosen fields with employment opportunities on the rise. The department provides one-on-one advising for all Industrial Technology students on all campuses.  To this extent the curriculum is divided into three concentrations: Manufacturing & Maintenance Management Industrial Automation Industrial Packaging Industrial Coatings Process Technology These concentrations are designed to give students a specialization that they can take into the workforce and build upon throughout their industrial career. Graduates should quickly become proficient in both the supervisory and administrative roles of dealing with personnel, and depending upon the concentration selected, the graduate should become adept in the various aspects of the manufacture, automation, coatings, design, safety of industrial products and systems analysis. Employment opportunities are excellent for this degree. The MSU Bulletin is not the final source of information. Departmental advisement is critically important for the course sequence and selection. Students should always get advisement and approval from their MSU advisor for course scheduling. Upper division courses (3000 level and up) must be taken at a senior college or university. See a faculty advisor for prerequisites and proper course sequence. NOTE: This curriculum lends itself well to a minor in Business Administration or Marketing.