The Engineering Technology degree program is intended to provide the opportunity for students to explore a career in engineering at the professional level. Program graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Engineering Technology, qualifying them as engineering technicians with a specialization in mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, or industrial engineering technology.
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 16 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 7 Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 25 Hours
Choose a Specialization – Total 22 – 26 Hours
Electrical Engineering Specialization
Industrial Engineering Specialization
Programming Course – Choose One Course
Occupational-Related Electives – Choose Minimum of 6 Hours
Mechanical Engineering Specialization
Programming Course – Choose One Course
Mechanical Engineering – Choose Two Courses
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
**Program requires 63 hours; however, the credit hours in the specialization options vary by specializations, making the total credit hours vary between 63 and 67 credit hours, depending on the chosen specialization and other options listed below.
**MATH 1111, if required, adds an additional 3 credit hours. The graduation plans include MATH 1111, making the total credit hours vary between 66 and 70 credit hours, depending on the chosen specialization.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan - Degree in Engineering Technology (Industrial Engineering Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Choose One:
World History I and World History II - Pre-Req: Regular Admission* for Engl/Read
Required
Semester Four
Semester Five
Semester Six
Apply for Graduation
Choose Two:
| IDSY 1020 | Print Rdg/Problem Solving | 3 |
| Or | |
| IDSY 1160 | Mechanical Laws/Principles | 4 |
| Or | |
| IDSY 1240 | Maintenance for Reliability | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 70
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
MATH 1111 is not in the Engineering Technology Degree Curriculum, but it or high enough test scores are required for MATH 1113
These courses are offered only in Fall Semester each year: DFTY 2010, MATH 1131, PHYS 1111, and PHYS 1111L
These courses are offered only in Spring Semester each year: PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L
**Program requires 63 hours; however, the credit hours in the specialization options vary by specialization, making this specialization total 67 credit hours. MATH 1111 adds an additional 3 credit hours to total 70 credit hours.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan - Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Choose One:
World History I and World History II:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission* for Engl/Read
Required
Semester Four
Semester Five
Choose Four Credits:
Semester Six
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 67
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
MATH 1111 is not in the Engineering Technology Degree Curriculum, but it or high enough test scores are required for MATH 1113
These courses are offered only in Fall Semester each year: DFTY 2010, MATH 1131, PHYS 1111, and PHYS 1111L
These courses are offered only in Spring Semester each year: MATH 1132, PHYS 1112, and PHYS 1112L
**Program requires 63 hours; however, the credit hours in the specialization options vary by specializations, making this specialization total 64 credit hours, and MATH 1111 adds an additional 3 credit hours to total 67 credit hours.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Plan - Degree in Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering Specialization)
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
SPCH 1101:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission* for Engl/Read
Choose One:
World History I and World History II:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission* for Engl/Read
Choose One:
Semester Four
Semester Five
Semester Six
Apply for Graduation
Choose Two:
Total Credit Hours: 66
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
MATH 1111 is not in the Engineering Technology Degree Curriculum, but it or high enough test scores are required for MATH 1113
These courses are offered only in Fall Semester each year: DFTY 2010, MATH 1131, PHYS 1111, and PHYS 1111L
These courses are offered only in Spring Semester each year: MATH 1132, PHYS 1112, and PHYS 1112L
**Program requires 63 hours; however, the credit hours in the specialization options vary by specialization, making this specialization total 63 credit hours. MATH 1111 adds an additional 3 credit hours to total 66 credit hours.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.