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.
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 (8 hours)
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
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) |
Core Courses IV (4 hours)
| CHM 141 | General Chemistry for Engineering Students | 4(4-0) |
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.