The School of Engineering also offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. The programs in which the degree is offered are:

• Electronic Engineering Technology
• Industrial Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

Students in Engineering Technology programs participate in an integrated education core in which they study specialized technical courses that emphasize rational thinking and the application of engineering and scientific principles to the practical solution of technological problems.  Extensive laboratory experience aids the students in the design, analysis and implementation of systems, as well as experiencing real-world application problems.  The multidisciplinary curriculum culminates in a capstone design project.  All programs offer a cooperative education program in which the student is allowed to alternate work and study semesters after the first year.  Additionally, many students acquire experience through internships, summer work or study abroad.

Graduates are critical thinkers who can apply established scientific and engineering knowledge to implement systems, and who are prepared to take places in society as responsible, humane and competent professionals.  They work effectively on multidisciplinary design teams building complex systems.  Graduates are usually involved in the design, performance evaluation, service and sales of products, equipment, and manufacturing systems or the management of these activities.  Several years after graduation, they may find themselves in management positions.
 

Transfer Students

The engineering technology programs welcome transfer students from associate degree programs in engineering technology who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology.  Graduates of two-year associate degree programs in engineering technology should normally expect to undertake at least two additional years of work for the bachelor's degree.
 

Minors in Engineering Technology

Students majoring in any engineering technology program may earn a minor in another engineering technology program by completing 12 approved semester hours of work in the second discipline.  Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.  The director of the program in which the minor is to be earned is responsible for approving the list of courses for the minor.

The minors available to engineering technology students are:

• Automotive Systems Design
• Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology
• Industrial Automation and Applied Robotic Systems
• Human Factors
• Quality and Lean Six Sigma

Accreditation  

The programs in electronic, industrial, and mechanical engineering technology are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.