Degree Requirements

The educational pathway in Industrial Development begins with students completing 28 credit hours of industry-specific training that earns them a certificate indicating they possess the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce. The curriculum has been developed by the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) and the University of South Alabama's Process Technology Industrial Advisory Board. The curriculum is composed of eight core classes and a skills lab. These stackable education programs are aimed at providing a pathway for students, either new or already in the workforce, where each step of the process provides the students with skills that are immediately usable in industry.