Mechanical Design Engineering Technology AAS

Associate of Applied Science

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

This program teaches drafting and engineering skills through CAD and places heavy emphasis on the needs of manufacturers. As such, there are two emphasis area pathways for students to choose between in pursuit of the A.A.S. degree in this program; machining or mathematics. All students will learn manufacturing principles with computer-aided design applications. The machining emphasis path provides students with skills in this in-demand medium as context for how they must design. The math emphasis pathway allows focus on the higher-level coursework in calculus, geometry and statistical methods which also rounds out the design technician as well as better preparing them for transfer options. There is a two-semester Intermediate Technical Certificate focused more squarely on design, as well as a four-semester advanced technical certificate.