Please feel free to contact the Department of
Technology faculty with any of your questions.
Career Options
For more information about any of our
programs, please send us an e-mail at:
tech@kean.edu
Chairman: Dr. Kamal Shahrabi
shahrabi@kean.edu
(908) 737-3500/3501
B.S. in Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing Technology (131 credits)
Dr. Daniel Cokewood
Telecommunications and Information
Technology / Electronics
dcokewoo@kean.edu
(908) 737-3502
Dr. Ali Setoodehnia
Telecommunications and Information
Technology / Electronics
asetoode@kean.edu
(908) 737-3507
Dr. Mohammad Gadalla
CIDMT
gadalla@kean.edu
(908) 737-3508
Dr. Marvin Sarapin
CIDMT
msarapin@kean.edu
(908) 737-3503
Major Requirements
Core Requirements 13 Credits
TECH 1200
TECH 2900
TECH 2920
TECH 3220
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
Union NJ, 07083
(908) 737-3500
B.S. in Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing Technology
Areas of Specialization 34 Credits
TECH 1401
TECH 2404
TECH 2410
TECH 2415
TECH 3430
TECH 3439
TECH 4415
TECH 4421
Dr. Karen Wang
CIDMT
kwang@kean.edu
(908) 737-3509
TECH 4440
TECH 4442
TECH
Office Hours: Mon-Fri
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m..
TECH 4450
Materials and Processes
Machine Tool / Non-Traditional
Processes
Computer Animation/Rapid
Prototyping
Numerical Control Programming
Introduction to CAD/CAM
Computer Integrated Machine
Elements Design
Automated Systems Integration
Production-Inventory
Control/Warehouse Management
Robotics and Automation
Work Measurement
Technical Elective
Major Capstone Course 3 Credits
For more information contact one
of our department advisors:
(908) 737-3500
tech@kean.edu
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Introduction to CAD
Preparation of Technical
Documents - WE
Computers in Technology
Computer Aided Design
Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing
Management 15 Credits
A program designed to prepare individuals
for technical/management, production,
supervisory and related types of
professional leadership positions.
ACCT 2200
MGS 3030
MKT 3410
FIN 3310
TECH 3900
Principles of Accounting
Human Resource Management
Basic Marketing
Management of Corporate Finance
Industrial Statistics & Quality Control
Guided Electives 12 Credits
There are many career options for graduates in this
program with beginning annual salaries between
$30,000 and $50,000. General Motors, AT&T,
Johnson and Johnson, Sundvick, Bonland Industries
and many other companies employ our graduates.
Job titles include RF Design Engineer,
Manufacturing Engineer, Network Manager,
Robotics Engineer, Training Manager, Network
Development Consultant among others.
Facilities
The Department is housed in the Technology
Building located adjacent to Townsend Hall on
Kean’s main campus and has approximately 33,238
square feet of classrooms, laboratories, and faculty
offices. A recent addition to the building added
4,800 square feet to the facility primarily housing
the Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing
Technology Program.
Department classrooms and laboratories include
state-of-the-art computers and industrial equipment
to support hands-on technical instruction related to
Telecommunications and Information Technology,
Electronics Technology and Computer Integrated
Design and Manufacturing Technology. All
classrooms and offices are wired to the Kean
University Intranet.
Faculty
All current full-time faculty members in the
Department of Technology hold doctoral degrees in
their fields of expertise bringing significant
experience to their classes and interact extensively
with students in and out of the classroom. They are
actively engaged in research in areas such as: Signal
Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Network
Security, CAD/CAM, Product Modeling, Tolerance
Representations, and other leading technologies.
Adjunct faculty members bring current industrial
practices into the classroom. Many faculty members
are consultants in business and education and hold
offices in regional, national, and international
technology organizations.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Technology is to
promote the transmission, expansion, and application of
technical knowledge through teaching, research, and
community service. The programs offered by the
department prepare technically oriented professionals for
leadership, management, and service positions in
business, industry, education, and government. The
primary purpose of the department is to provide
technology-related
undergraduate,
graduate
and
continuing professional education programs to support
the career goals of individuals entering and advancing in
technical and managerial positions at all levels of
industry, business, and education.
Resources
The Department of Technology is housed in the
Technology Building, which consists of classrooms,
laboratories, and faculty offices.
The laboratories
provide an environment for hands-on instruction related
to telecommunications, digital signal processing, RF
circuit design, microprocessor applications, robotics,
Computer Aided Design (CAD), computer animation and
rapid prototyping, Computer Aided Manufacturing and
Computer Numerical Control (CAM/CNC), and computer
automated systems. Computer laboratories are well
equipped for network administration training purposes.
All computer labs are connected to the University’s
Intranet/Internet and are equipped with state-of-the-art
computers. Laboratories are open daily from 8 a.m. to 10
p.m. for classes and technology student’s use.
Degrees
The Department of Technology currently offers a B.S.
degree program in Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing Technology, a B.S. degree program in
Telecommunications and Information Technology, and a
B.S. degree program in Industrial Technology. The
programs prepare technically oriented professionals for
leadership, management, and service positions in local,
regional, and international organizations.
The Bachelor of Science degree programs offered by the
Department of Technology are built upon the Kean
University General Education Core curriculum and are
designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in
technical and managerial careers in business, government,
and industry. Kean University offers the only technology
programs accredited by the National Association of
Industrial Technology (NAIT) in the State of New Jersey.
Many technology students find employment while
completing their undergraduate studies. Alumni are
employed in industry, business, government, education
and many pursue graduate education or advanced
training.

Provide a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on
knowledge in Computer Aided Design, Computer
Aided Manufacturing, and System Integration in
Manufacturing Environments directly corresponding
to contemporary applications in industry.
B.S. in Industrial Technology

Students interested in preparing for technical-managerial,
production-supervisory and related technical-professional
leadership positions have the opportunity to work toward
a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology.
The curriculum in this major is built on the University’s
General Education Core and includes a Technology Core
and Management Component in addition to an
Electronics Area of Specialization.
Provide quality Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing Technology Education to prepare
application-oriented graduates for a broad range of
career opportunities in both traditional and
computer-automated manufacturing environments.

Provide graduates with basic knowledge and handson computer networking and systems administration
experience.

Develop students’ capacity to make sound
management decisions regarding the selection,
installation, operation and maintenance of modern
software, hardware systems, equipment, and
machinery in CIDMT related environments.
B.S. in Telecommunications and
Information Technology (TCOM)
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications
and Information Technology addresses the growing local
and national need for highly skilled professionals
prepared to assume the many technical and managerial
careers in the rapidly changing telecommunications
industries. The expansion of digital technologies and the
transformation to a knowledge-based economy mean that
there will be a demand for well-trained professionals in
Telecommunications and Information Technology in the
future.
B.S. in Computer Integrated Design and
Manufacturing Technology
The CIDMT undergraduate program is a technical
managerial program designed to meet the changing needs
of the State of New Jersey modern industries. The
program was instituted through a $4,000,000 New Jersey
high technology grant and addresses the growing local
and national need for new highly skilled workers
prepared to assume the many technical/managerial
careers. The expansion of digital technologies and the
rapid changing industry transformation to an advanced
manufacturing environment means that there will be a
demand for well-trained workers in this field for an
indefinite period of time in the future.
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Integrated Design and Manufacturing Technology
(CIDMT) at Kean University are to:

Engage students with a proficiency in making oral
presentations, writing technical reports and working
in a collaborative environment.
The CIDMT curriculum covers a variety of state-of-theart topics and technologies that are involved in every
phase of product development. The program focuses on
Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing
Technologies and includes: Computer Aided Design
(CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), work
measurement, quality control, lean manufacturing,
engineering economy, product design & development,
robotics programming, industrial management, automated
warehouse management, manufacturing system design
and simulation, production and inventory control, systems
integration and networking.
Kean offers state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and up to
date Design Automation and Manufacturing Computer
Systems. The equipment list includes flexible
manufacturing system, five axis machining center, CNC
lathe, Eshed and Puma robots, automated work cell, and
others.
The CIDMT program at Kean University prepares
students to apply problem-solving techniques in many
organizations. Our graduates work in product
development, manufacturing, design, engineering, and as
consultants. Graduates also serve in positions in
telecommunications
and
information
technology
throughout business,
organizations.
industry,
and
government
A few examples of typical assignments for CIDMT
graduates are: optimizing the allocation of resources;
developing new productivity techniques; establishing
standards for different types of activities; and designing,
installing and operating manufacturing and materials
handling systems. Other assignments include: work
standard development; auditing and optimizing efficient
operating procedures; administration and customization
of CAD/CAM systems.
Career opportunities for CIDMT students are diverse and
program alumni have been very successful in business,
industry and education. Recent follow-up studies of
program graduates have shown 65 percent of CIDMT
students were employed before graduation while 26
percent found their job within the first three month after
graduation.
In addition, CIDMT degree program students may take
non-credit courses offered by the Advanced Computer
Technology Center hosted in the Department of
Technology.
Students may also seek professional
certifications related to their program of studies.
Continuing Education & Graduate
Certificate–Advanced Computer
Technology Center (ACTC)
The Department of Technology in cooperation with the
Advanced Computer Technology Center (ACTC) offers
non-degree credit, Continuing Professional Education and
Retraining in technology for business and industry.
ACTC students may study leading technologies such as:
Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided
Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Numerical Control
(CNC) Programming, Technology Applications of Visual
BASIC, C++, JAVA Programming, UNIX, MCSE, ProEngineering Parametric Design, and other leading
technology courses. The center is dedicated to providing
continuing technology education certificate programs, as
well as graduate education and retraining for the business
and industry community. Interested individuals may call
the ACTC at (908) 737-3520.