Applied Engineering Technology

This program is open to all interested students. All Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

Depending on the students' pathway, a minimum of 60-61 credits as prescribed must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. A minimum grade of "C" must be achieved in all required program courses.

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Students in the Applied Engineering Technology program may choose courses from two pathways: engineering technology or transfer.

The engineering technology pathway is geared towards the student who wishes to complete the A.A.S. degree and seek employment upon graduation in an electrical and/or technical field where knowledge of basic electronics is essential. This pathway includes core electronics courses and AET electives. The electives include in-context principles and concepts relative to the workplace environments that students may be employed in. 

The transfer pathway is designed to allow a student to transfer into a bachelor’s degree engineering technology program. Locally, both Temple and Drexel offer engineering technology degree programs at the bachelor’s level. College level chemistry and physics are components of these curricula along with precalculus math courses. 

Engineering technology programs emphasize problem solving and having lab and technical based skills. Engineering technology programs prepare individuals for application oriented careers in industry, such as manufacturing, field-service, marketing, technical sales, or as technical members of an engineering team.

Upon completion of the Applied Science and Engineering Technology curriculum, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate laboratory skills in basic science and technology areas.
• Explain the interplay between scientific information and public policy and standards.
• Present technical information in oral, written or graphic format.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

In addition, students will be prepared to work in a range of industries at the technician level. Below is a list of some of the positions a graduate of the program could fill (depending on which certificate or certificates are completed).

• Process technician or operator in industries such as oil refining, food processing and water purification.
• Biotechnology technician in the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
• Biomedical research technician.