Design Engineering (Mechanical)

Associate Degree Program

You will work hands-on with professionals who provide you with skills necessary for a job in mechanical design and manufacturing. You will learn the latest techniques and technologies necessary for a successful career in this field!

Offered at the following campus(es): Georgetown

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• Mechanical Design Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• Machine Parts Designer
• Technical Sales Representative
• CAD System Operator
• Project Manager

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Apply the skills, techniques, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities.
2. Apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
3. Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined engineering technology problems.
4. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
5. Demonstrate technical competency in engineering materials, applied mechanics, and manufacturing methods.
6. Apply in-depth technical competency in applied drafting practice emphasizing mechanical components and systems, as well as fundamentals of descriptive geometry, orthographic projection, sectioning, tolerancing and dimensioning, and computer aided drafting and design.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation