Industry Experience

Did you know that your previous work experience may have prepared you to earn college credit toward your chosen degree? Many students who choose to attend OSUIT enter our programs with a wealth of knowledge and experience that has been gained through years of hard work. At OSUIT, we recognize that every student is unique; therefore, we offer several prior learning assessment options through which you may demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you already possess related to your chosen field of study. These prior learning credit opportunities not only save you time and money, but also support your success in the classroom by allowing you to enter your degree program at a point that is appropriate to your level of experience.

Explore the Career Cluster table below for suggested OSUIT degrees that may match your training and experience.

Visit O*NET Online for additional information on how your previous work and industry experience may align with this system.

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
  • Agribusiness Systems

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Applied Technical Leadership (BT)
  • Business (AS)
  • Enterprise Development (AS)
    • Business Administration Option
    • General Studies Option
  • Pre-Education (AS)
  • Pre-Professional Studies (AS)

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician (AAS)
  • Animal Systems
  • Plant Systems

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences (AS)
  • Applied Technical Leadership (BT)
  • Business (AS)
  • Enterprise Development (AS)
    • Business Administration Option
    • General Studies Option
  • Pre-Education (AS)
  • Pre-Professional Studies (AS)
  • Environmental Service Systems

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
  • Food Products & Processing Systems

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Culinary Arts

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies
  • Natural Resources Systems

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technology
  • Engineering Graphics & Design Drafting Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance Technologies - Natural Gas Compression
  • Pipeline Integrity Technology
  • Power Plant Technology
  • Plant Systems

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Culinary Arts

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician
  • Power, Structural & Technical Systems

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • Chrysler MOPAR CAP
  • Ford ASSET
  • General Motors
  • Pro-Tech
  • Toyota T-TEN

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Architecture & Construction
Architecture & Construction
  • Construction

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Construction Technologies

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
  • Engineering Graphics & Design Drafting Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance Technologies - Natural Gas Compression
  • Pipeline Integrity Technology
  • Power Plant Technology
  • Design/Pre-Construction

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
  • Engineering Graphics & Design Drafting
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies
  • Maintenance/Operations

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Construction Technologies

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
  • Audio & Video Technology & Film

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Information Technologies
  • Journalism & Broadcasting   ·    Performing Arts

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Printing Technology

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Telecommunications

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Construction Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies
  • Visual Arts

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
Career Cluster Career Pathway(s) Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Business, Management & Administration
Business, Management & Administration
  • Administrative & Information Support
  • Business Analysis

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies
  • Business Financial Management & Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Management

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development
  • Marketing

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Graphic Design Technology

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Education & Training
  • Administration & Administrative Support
  • Professional Support Services
  • Teaching/Training

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Pre-Education

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Finance
Finance
  • Banking & Related Services
  • Business Financial Management
  • Financial & Investment Planning
  • Insurance Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Government & Public Administration
  • Governance
  • Public Management & Administration
  • Regulation
  • Revenue & Taxation

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development
  • National Security

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Enterprise Development
  • Planning

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Health Science
Health Science
  • Biotechnology Research & Development

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies
  • Diagnostic Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies
  • Health Informatics

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Information Technologies
  • Support Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Culinary Arts
  • Therapeutic Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism
  • Lodging
  • Restaurant Food & Beverage Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Culinary Arts
  • Recreation, Amusements & Attractions

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Travel & Tourism

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Human Services
  • Consumer Services
  • Counseling & Mental Health Services
  • Family & Community Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development
  • Early Childhood Development & Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Pre-Education
  • Personal Care Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Information Technology
Information Technology
  • Information Support & Services

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies
  • Interactive Media
  • Network Systems
  • Programming & Software Development

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Information Technologies

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
  • Correction Services
  • Legal Services
  • Security & Protective Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Emergency & Fire Management Services
  • Law Enforcement Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Business

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
  • Maintenance, Installation & Repair

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • Chrysler MOPAR CAP
  • Ford ASSET
  • General Motors ASEP
  • Pro-Tech
  • Toyota T-TEN

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Construction Technologies

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Power Plant Technology

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies
  • Manufacturing Production Process Development

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Engineering Graphics & Design Drafting Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Production

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Engineering Graphics & Design Drafting Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Power Plant Technology

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies
  • Welding & Metal Fabrication

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
  • Construction Technologies - Electrical Construction

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Marketing, Sales & Service
Marketing, Sales & Service
  • Buying & Merchandising
  • Professional Sales & Marketing

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development
  • E-Marketing

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • Graphic Design Technology
  • Information Technologies
  • Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing Communications & Promotion

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
  • Engineering & Technology

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
  • Engineering Graphics & Design Drafting Technologies
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance Technologies - Natural Gas Compression
  • Pipeline Integrity Technology
  • Power Plant Technology

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies
  • Science & Math

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Business

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
  • Power Plant Technology

School of Creative & Information Technologies

  • Information Technologies

Career Cluster

Career Pathway(s)

Suggested OSUIT Program(s) of Study
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
  • Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Chrysler MOPAR CAP
  • Ford ASSET
  • General Motors ASEP
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Pro-Tech
  • Toyota T-TEN
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology
  • Health, Safety & Environmental Management

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Logistics Planning & Management Services

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Pipeline Integrity Technology
  • Sales & Service
  • Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business
  • Enterprise Development
  • Transportation Operations

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

School of Transportation & Heavy Equipment

  • CAT Dealer Prep
  • Chrysler MOPAR CAP
  • Ford ASSET
  • General Motors ASEP
  • Komatsu ACT
  • Pro-Tech
  • Toyota T-TEN
  • Truck Technician
  • Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) Technician
  • Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations

School of Arts, Sciences & Health

  • Business

School of Engineering & Construction Technologies

  • Engineering Technologies
  • Instrumentation Engineering Technology