Technical Study

Courses in business, management, technology, social media, or quality systems are just some of the options available.

Every student works closely with an academic advisor from BGSU Firelands to create a plan for their success. Begin or advance your career with an associate of technical study degree.

When you’re ready, push yourself further with possible advanced entry to our online bachelor’s degree programs.

This program is also offered in a traditional classroom setting. Learn more about the in-person version of the ATS program offered on the BGSU Firelands campus on North central Ohio’s Lake Erie shore, between Toledo and Cleveland.

Your degree, your way.

Students looking for flexibility in their degree program should consider the associate of technical study (ATS) degree. The flexibility of the ATS from BGSU allows you to mix a range of subjects according to your needs. 

Students might seek to unlock advancement in new career fields or to take the first step in recognizing their current achievements, or complement other educational qualifications they already have. 

With online delivery, straightforward requirements for entry and graduation, the associate of technical study opens doors to new career paths and new knowledge and skills. 

If you started your associate’s degree at BGSU and did not finish for one reason or another, we have good news! Bowling Green State University invites you back to Finish your BGSU Degree.

Curriculum

The BGSU ATS online program will develop your academic credentials and build your professional expertise in your chosen areas.  

Students complete 63 hours in total; 27 hours of general requirements – including humanities and arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, communication, and mathematics and 36 hours from a range of technical disciplines. Students will work closely with a BGSU academic advisor to select an appropriate course plan to meet their career goals.

The ATS is an ideal choice if you are looking to step up in responsibility and compensation at your current job or prepare to move up in your career. An associate degree in technical study will strengthen your management and leadership skills and sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills.

If you started your associate degree at BGSU but did not finish your studies for whatever reason, the Bowling Green State University associate of technical study is an adaptable way to complete your degree and graduate.

eCampus - proven improvement

BGSU is the only school in Ohio and one of ten nationally to gain the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certification at the institutional level for its eCampus-affiliated programs, including ATS.

The Quality Matters Online Learner Support certification recognizes online learning programs that provide all the critical student and academic services needed for learner success and use learner feedback to improve those services continually.

In addition to this, Bowling Green State University was recognized in 2019 as one of the best public universities in the country for teaching quality by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education. 

BGSU eCampus Quality Matters recognition

BGSU is the only university in Ohio to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate that recognizes our commitment to online student success. You can be confident you'll receive the same support as our on-campus students. All BGSU student and academic services are fully accommodated online, from accessing the University Libraries materials to academic advising to remote sessions for technical support.