Engineering Technology AAS Degree (ET33)
The Engineering Technology associate degree program is intended to provide the opportunity for students to explore a career in engineering at the professional level. Program graduates will be qualified as engineering technicians with a specialization in mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, or industrial engineering technology.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may seek employment as entry-level engineering technicians in a variety of industrial or manufacturing fields.
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 70 credit hours
Curriculum
All Associate of Applied Science Degrees require a minimum 15 credit hours of general education courses using the curriculum structure outlined in the beginning of this degree program section. The Engineering Technology associate degree program requires 37 credit hours in Areas I, II, III, and IV. All course prerequisites must be met.
General Core Courses
Area I requirements (all required – 9 credits):
Area II requirements (all required – 3 credits):
Area III requirements (all required – 22 credits):
Area IV requirements (all required – 3 credits)
Occupational Courses (13 credits)
COLL 1090: Effective January 2018,
COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if the admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If
COLL 1090 is not required due to a student's ineligibility, any occupational or occupationally related elective approved by the program advisor should be substituted to meet the minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see advisor for approval).
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Choose one of the following specializations
Specific Occupational Courses (Electrical Engineering Technology Specialization – 20 credits)
Specific Occupational Courses (Industrial Engineering Technology Specialization – 22 credits)
Specific Occupational Courses (Mechanical Engineering Technology Specialization – 22 credits)