Engineering Technology Certificate

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No. of Credits: 32
Contact: Stephanie McCaslin, Acting Associate Dean and Chair, Mathematics and Engineering
Byron Brezina, Program Coordinator

This certificate option meets the requirements of new technicians working in an engineering environment. Students develop competencies in general engineering technology skills and study related subjects necessary to develop a sound foundation. Upon completion of the certificate, graduates may choose to continue their studies to earn the degree in Engineering Technology.

No prior experience in engineering technology is required. The credits in this program count towards completion of the Engineering Technology, AAS degree with a few stipulations: ELT-1020 is only required in the Electronics area of concentration, and DFT-1370 is only required for the Robotics and Drafting areas of concentration.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 27.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Pathway

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Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

First Semester

DFT-1200 - Engineering Graphics (3)
EGT-1015 - Exploring Engineering Technology (3)
ELT-1010 - DC Electronics* (3)
ENG-1010 - Composition and Rhetoric* (E) (3)
ENG 1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”
MTH-1011 - Mathematics for Technologies I* (4)

Second Semester

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite

****Pending MHEC approval

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)