Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.)

This degree prepares graduates with knowledge, problem solving ability, and hands-on skills to enter careers in the design, installation, testing, evaluation, technical sales, or maintenance of engineering systems. This degree provides students with an opportunity to pursue an approved major in Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Product Design Engineering Technology within the School of Engineering and Technology.

This degree is also offered via Global Campus for the Product Design Engineering Technology major.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (30-42 hours)

See General Education Requirements.

Basic Science and Mathematics Requirements (18-22 hours)

All students pursuing a degree in engineering technology must complete the following basic science and mathematics requirements.

Core Courses I (12 hours)

CHM 131	General Chemistry I	4(3-3)
MTH 130	Pre-Calculus Mathematics	4(4-0)
MTH 132	Calculus I	4(4-0)

Note: MTH 130 may be waived upon the results of the mathematics placement examination or permission of a mathematics advisor.

Core Courses II (5 hours)

Select one of the following options:

Option 1

PHY 130QR	College Physics I	4(4-0)
PHY 170	College Physics Laboratory I	1(0-2)

Option 2

PHY 145QR	University Physics I	4(4-0)
PHY 175	University Physics Laboratory I	1(0-2)

Core Courses III (5 hours)

Select one of the following options:

Option 1

PHY 131	College Physics II	4(4-0)
PHY 171	College Physics Laboratory II	1(0-2)

Option 2

PHY 146	University Physics II	4(4-0)
PHY 176	University Physics Laboratory II	1(0-2)

Note: The following courses may be used according to rules regarding University Program Requirements: MTH 132, PHY 130QR, PHY 170, PHY 175, CHM 131 .

Specialized Studies (69-72 hours)

All students must pursue an approved major in Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Product Design Engineering Technology within the School of Engineering and Technology.

A minor is optional. Students who wish to complete a minor are encouraged to select Computer Science, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, or Physics.

Majors:

Industrial Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology Major

Product Design Engineering Technology

Electives

The number of elective hours will vary depending upon the requirements for the degree and major.

Minimum Total for Graduation: 120 hours

To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 120 hours, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: the combination of some majors and minors may require more than 120 hours for graduation.
No more than a total of 27 hours may be taken from the College of Business Administration and counted towards graduation.
You should read the Requirements for Graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description.