Mechanical Engineering Technology (Associate Degree) is an Associate Degree program offered by Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC. Tuition is $5,624 total.
Program Overview
Credential: AAS – Associate in Applied Science Program Code: A40320 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: No Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Degree map (Mechanical Engineering Technology) Year 1 – Fall Term 1: ACA122, MAT171, EGR125, ISC212 Year 1 – Fall Term 2: MEC161, ISC132 Year 1 – Spring Term 1: HYD110, EGR110 Year 1 – Spring Term 2: MAT172, COM231 Year 1 – Summer: DFT154, ENG111, ISC121, PSY150 Year 2 – Fall: MAC141, MAC141A Year 2 – Fall Term 1: MAC121, HUM115 Year 2 – Fall Term 2: D, F, T, 1, 5, 1 Year 2 – Spring: PHY131, EGR250 Year 2 – Spring Term 1: M, E, C, 2, 3, 1 Year 2 – Spring Term 2: MEC180, MEC232 Year 2 – Summer: MEC270, MEC271
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: - Understand and mathematically demonstrate basic engineering-related laws and theories (e.g.. Pascal’s Law, Equilibrium). - Demonstrate competency with test instruments (e.g.. CMM, Calipers and Micrometers). - Demonstrate competency with manufacturing techniques and processes (e.g.. Material processing, process flow). - Understand and demonstrate basic design concepts (e.g. CNC programming, machine design). - Demonstrate knowledge of workplace safety and ethics.
After graduation: What jobs are available for graduates? - Aerospace technician - Automation Technician - CAM Technicians - CNC Technicians - Engineer's Assistant - Industrial Technicians - Research and Development Technicians Employers for graduates: - Civil Engineering Firms - Construction Companies - Design Engineering Forms - Research and Development Firms
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide