Award: Associate of Applied Sciences Degree
| No. of credits required: | 64-65 |
For more information: Contact David Antol,
443-412-2472, dantol@harford.edu; or Advising, Career, and
Transfer Services, 443-412-2301.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program prepares students for employment in a variety
of industries that use technicians or technology specialists
to support engineering staff. A strong emphasis is placed
on applications, problem solving, critical thinking, and
communication skills. Upon graduation, students will be
able to use project management processes to plan, organize,
and carry out engineering technology projects. Graduates
of this program will demonstrate knowledge of hydraulics,
pneumatics, CADD, blueprint reading, electronics, and
mechanics. Engineering and science courses are important
parts of this program.
PROGRAM GOALS
Upon successful completion of this program of study students will be able to:
- Apply appropriate communications skills to work independently and collaboratively within an organization to promote the goals and objectives of the work unit.
- Recognize how to facilitate successful completion of technical projects.
- Demonstrate competency in using technical tools, technology, methods, and processes.
- Recognize professional and ethical behavior.
- Apply problem solving skills to technical problems.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Governments, businesses, organizations, and private
contractors connected to engineering research and technology
fields recognize an ongoing need for skilled/trained engineering
technicians and technologists. The U.S. Department of Labor
reports that opportunities for engineering technicians will be
best for individuals with an associate degree or extensive
job training in engineering technology. Overall employment
of engineering technicians and technologists is expected
to increase as much as 17% for all occupations
through 2014. A wide variety of job opportunities exist
in manufacturing, electronics, production and processing,
operations, and research and development. A number
of opportunities will be available in Harford County as
additional technician and technical positions are created
through the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Course Sequence
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Behavioral/Social Science+
English Composition
Arts/Humanities+
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science
Mathematics
Biological/Physical Science