Today’s manufacturing is impacted by global competition forcing the need to accelerate product design and development. Graduates of this program are prepared for interdisciplinary careers in high-tech manufacturing and industrial technology. The areas of emphasis are modern design methods, production, and continuous improvement techniques.
Work and employment
In addition to the areas of product design, 3D CAD modeling, process planning, production scheduling, quality technician, and CNC programming and operation, a graduate of this degree may assume responsibilities in automated production, technical sales, and problem solving in many other areas of today’s dynamic world of manufacturing.
Important Information
Graduates of this program are qualified and encouraged to pursue the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) certification.
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Graduates of the program organize, lead, and manage the resources, materials, and the processes related to building construction, both commercial and residential.
Work and employment
Graduates work in such jobs as estimators, detailers, surveyors, and in sales. With additional experience, successful graduates can advance to field engineering assistant, construction or maintenance supervisor, building inspector, or contractor.
Transfer opportunities
Graduates of the program have the option to transfer their degree to various four-year universities to pursue a B.S. in Construction Management.
The Personal Computer Technical Specialist describes a series of specialized computer-related degree programs in some of the most in-demand career fields. They include Networking Specialist, Cisco Networking (which also has two certificate-level programs) and Data Assurance and IT Security.
The Business/CIS/Engineering and Technology Division also offers degrees in Web site development and programming. For information on these A.A.S. degrees, please see the Web Information Technology and the Computer and Information Systems programs elsewhere in this catalog.
Computers and Information Systems offers a variety of programs of study. There are several certificate programs available, including Cisco networking, Visual Basic and VOIP just to name three.
Degree programs are offered in Web Information Technology, Personal Computer Technical Specialist, Personal Computer Information Specialist and Computers and Information Systems. Check out the course descriptions for detailed information about invdividual classes.
Graduates of this program are prepared to assume positions in the automotive industry as entry-level technicians. Students become adept in all aspects of the vehicle, including electrical, engine, heating/AC, suspension and brakes, and transmission. Those with a 3.0 GPA should be able to pass the industry-recommended ASE tests.
Work and employment
Successful graduates who become ASE-certified can move into such positions as journeymen technicians, service managers, parts managers, jobber salespersons, insurance adjusters, and shop operators.
Federally-licensed graduates of this program are prepared to assume positions as airline or general aviation engine and/or airframe mechanics. The program is certified to provide approved instruction leading to FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate examinations. Currently, 2,000 hours of instruction are offered in the areas of airframe and powerplant, which translates to 11 months of instruction in each year of the two-year program.
Work and employment
In addition to the general aviation engine and/or airframe mechanic, graduates have also found work in other job-related areas, such as sheet metal construction and repair, reciprocating and turbine engine repair and overhaul, engine accessory overhaul
The Business/Computers & Information Systems/ Engineering and Technology Division also offers degrees in programming and networking. For information on these A.A.S. degrees, please see the Computer and Information Systems and the Personal Computer Technical Specialist programs elsewhere in this catalog.
Graduates of this program are prepared for a career in Web site programming and support. Thus, students will not only be able to design Web pages, but apply technical specifications to bring them to life. There are two paths in this program suited to different career interests.
Option A: This path prepares students to be a Web programmer, Web designer, Webmaster, or
The Manufacturing Engineering Technologies Department is where quality training and successful careers meet.
With new instructional space, updated technology and instructors with real-world experience who care about your success, your career in manufacturing/engineering powers up at West Campus. We offer programs designed to give you the well-rounded, practical education you need to enter the workplace prepared and confident or gain new skills to keep your career on-track.