Degree Information

This major helps graduates prepare for technical positions in manufacturing, machine and tool design, computer drafting and design, computer integrated manufacturing, materials selection and processes, technical sales, and other related industries in mechanical applications. The primary objective of the program is to provide a broad foundation in mechanical systems and applications; computer systems in drafting (CAD), manufacturing (CAM), and automation and robotics (CIM); production and product design; mechanics, dynamics, and strength of materials. This program also articulates with Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep programs. Secondary students who have graduated from a program covered by a signed Penn State Tech Prep Articulation Agreement may be eligible for special admission procedures and/or advanced placement. Graduates of the Associate Degree Mechanical Engineering Technology program will:

• Have a broad knowledge in the areas of applied design, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, and technical sales, 2D and 3D modeling.
• Have the ability to enter a Baccalaureate Mechanical Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology program.
• Be prepared to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Be able to learn and adapt to changes in a professional work environment.
• Demonstrate a high standard of professional ethics and be cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of Engineering Technology.

Graduates of this major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology programs at Penn State Harrisburg; the Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Plastics Engineering Technology programs at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; or the baccalaureate degree major in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Penn State New Kensington, or Penn State York.

For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 67 credits is required. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: 410-347-7700, or www.abet.org.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 21 credits
(12 of these 21 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See General Education description in front of Bulletin.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 57-60 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses.)

PRESCRIBED COURSES (56 credits)
EE T 101(3), EE T 109(1), EE T 114(4)[1], EE T 117(3)[1], EE T 118(1)[1], EE T 120(1), EG T 101(1), EG T 102(1), ENGL 015 GWS(3), ET 002(1), ET 005 (1), MATH 081 GQ (3), MATH 082 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-2)
CAS 100 GWS(3), EE T 205(1), EE T 210(2), EE T 211(3), EE T 213W(5), EE T 216(3), EE T 221(1), EE T 220(2), MATH 083 GQ(4), PHYS 150 GN(3), PHYS 151(3) (Sem: 3-4)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (1-4 credits)
Select 1-4 credits from the following technical courses: BI SC 003 GN(3), CHEM 101(3), CHEM 110 GN(3), CE T 261(3), CMPSC 101 GQ(3), CMPSC 201C GQ(3) or CMPSC 201F GQ(3), EE T 297(1-9), IE T 101(3), IE T 105(2), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), MCH T 111(3) (Sem: 3-4)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.