About This Program
Looking to jump-start your career in engineering? The Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides you with the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of mechanical engineering roles. With hands-on training, experienced faculty, and industry-standard tools, you'll gain practical experience and be ready to hit the ground running in the industry. Read more...
Contact Information
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- Location
- Trumbull Campus
- Tuscarawas Campus
Examples of Possible Careers*
Calibration technologists and technicians
- 4.7% about as fast as the average
- 15,800 number of jobs
- $65,040 potential earnings
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
- 1.1% slower than the average
- 15,000 number of jobs
- $70,760 potential earnings
Mechanical drafters
- -6.5% decline
- 42,900 number of jobs
- $68,510 potential earnings
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- 0.0% little or no change
- 38,300 number of jobs
- $68,730 potential earnings
Additional Careers
- Engineering technician
- Design specialist
- Mechanical Designer
- Project Engineer
Accreditation
The A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Tuscarawas Campus only) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid | Semester One |
|---|
| MATH 11010 | ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| ! | MERT 12000 | ENGINEERING DRAWING | 3 |
| ! | MERT 12004 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES | 3 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Semester Two |
|---|
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | 3 |
| MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
| ! | MERT 12001 | COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN | 3 |
| ! | MERT 12005 | PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS | 3 |
| MERT 22012 | FLUID POWER | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester Three |
|---|
| ! | EERT 22014 | MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS | 3 |
| MATH 11012 | INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| ! | MERT 22003 | COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN | 3 |
| ! | MERT 22005 | STATICS | 3 |
| Physics Elective A | 3-5 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester Four |
|---|
| ENG 20002
| INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| ENGT 23099 | ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) | 3 |
| ! | MERT 22007 | STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | 3 |
| OTEC 26636 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS | 1 |
| Physics Elective B | 3-5 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| | Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 62 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modem tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve mechanical engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Design solutions for well-defined mechanical engineering technology problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes for solving broad mechanical engineering technology problems.
- Apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments, and proficiently use technical reference material.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results.
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
- Understand and commit to address professional and ethical responsibilities.
Full Description
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides students with knowledge and skills in the manufacturing areas related to computer-controlled equipment and integrated manufacturing. Students learn drafting, materials testing, robotics applications and computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for design and design documentation.
The degree program articulates into Kent State's Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.
