Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Technology

What You'll Learn

In the Mechanical Engineering Technology program, students will spend time in the classroom to build a career working with their hands. From learning what materials work best for a certain project to analyzing and testing how a product can be improved, this program is for the doers. At ��Ƶ, students will come into the program with an eagerness to learn about design and mechanics and leave prepared to enter a high demand workforce.��

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Career Options

Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program have access to a variety of jobs upon graduation. From design to testing, there are many ways that graduates can apply the knowledge gained in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program to a successful career.

Examples of jobs you can get once you complete the Mechanical Engineering Technology program include:��

CAD Designer
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Technician
Metrologist
Product Engineer
Applications Engineer
Process Engineer
Sales Engineer

Employers Want Our Grads

��Ƶ has strong relationships with local employers in our communities to ensure these sought after employers understand the quality of graduates produced by the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Some organizations that have employed our graduates include:

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Associate Degree – Transferable Degree

Associate of Science (AS)
- 60 CREDIT HOURS
- 4 SEMESTERS
- TRANSFER AS A JUNIOR (TSAP) PROGRAM
- OFFERED AT 5 INDIANA LOCATIONS:
  
  Columbus
  
  Fort Wayne
  
  Indianapolis
  
  Kokomo
  
  Lafayette
Mechanical engineers are great at fixing things. Whether it is a broken appliance or a faulty engine, mechanical engineers are hands-on professionals who work to solve problems. With an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, you can either use your skills to enter the workforce in a hands-on applied engineering position or you can transfer seamlessly to a four-year university to earn your bachelor's degree.

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Transfer as a Junior

Graduates of the AS in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university where they can earn a bachelor’s degree. The AS in Mechanical Engineering is designated as a TSAP program (which stands for “Transfer Single Articulation Pathway”), which enables students to transfer to Indiana public four-year institutions with automatic junior status. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at ��Ƶ and then transferring to a four-year college.

Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your degree at ��Ƶ.

Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the AS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to. Learn more about Transfer as a Junior (TSAP) programs

Time to Complete

An Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree can be achieved in 4 semesters, or about two years.

Required Courses

Graduates must complete a total of 60 credit hours:
- 32 general education course credits
- 26 program-specific course credits
- 2 institutional requirement course credits
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Student Outcomes

Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that ��Ƶ students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
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Program Details

Mechanical Engineering Technology is offered at 5 ��Ƶ locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus	Associate of Science (AS)
Columbus	X
Fort Wayne	X
Indianapolis	X
Kokomo	X
Lafayette	X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Mechanical Engineering Technology is Offered

Is Mechanical Engineering Technology Right for Me?

You enjoy working with your hands.
You like learning about math and technology.
You have fun by solving problems and testing different ways something could work.

Does This Sound Like You?

If you thought "yes" to any of the statements above, a career in Mechanical Engineering Technology may be just what you are looking for! Take the next step to get started or speak with a local advisor to learn more.

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Is Mechanical Engineering Technology Right for Me?

Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses

Descriptions of mechanical engineering technology courses can be found in our online course catalog.

View Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.��

If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in

Class Formats

Due to the hands-on element of the subject, courses are offered in-person only.

Course Descriptions

Prerequisite Courses for Mechanical Engineering Technology

Students coming to ��Ƶ with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the��knowledge assessment.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from ��Ƶ.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than ��Ƶ will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the ��Ƶ transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their ��Ƶ transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Big Dreams? Go for Honors

If you're motivated and want a more robust, personalized academic experience, consider enhancing your associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology by pursuing an Honors pathway. Honors courses are fully virtual with opportunities to meet and network with honors students and faculty across the state. The coursework is designed to support a student’s spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, as well as foster multicultural awareness and leadership. View eligibility requirements

Graduating with a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree with an Honors pathway can help you stand out as a high-achieving college student, boost your resume, and help you land an acceptance letter to a top four-year college or university.

LEARN ABOUT HONORS

Honors Track Available

Applying to ��Ƶ is Free & Easy

The ��Ƶ application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at ��Ƶ. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

��Ƶ does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes.��See upcoming start dates

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to ��Ƶ

If you’ve never applied to ��Ƶ before (or if it’s been��two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to ��Ƶ. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to��your local admissions team��and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for��Tuesdays@TheTech��to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your ��Ƶ student portal (), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is ��Ƶ's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the ��Ƶ websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you.��See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment��to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.��

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. ��Ƶ students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within��. If you are a new, first-time ��Ƶ student, we recommend that you meet with��your advisor��who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our��Registration 101��page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your��account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your��account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our��Payments��page.

How to Apply to Mechanical Engineering Technology

Accredited Program

ABET Logo ��Ƶ Columbus, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis are proud to be accredited by ABET, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization whose accreditation ensures a program's quality standards will produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce. This accreditation is typically held by four-year universities, so it is well known in the industry and particularly beneficial to ��Ƶ graduates when seeking out jobs.

ABET Accreditation

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Local Program Contacts & Info

Find Your Campus:

For more information, contact:

Fred King
Department Chair
(812) 374-5356
fking7@ivytech.edu

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Andrew Bell
Associate Professor
Engineering Technology Department Chair��
abell118@ivytech.edu
260-481-2288

This program is flexible! The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is designed to be a transfer program, however as engineering firms work to find new ways to reduce cost and increase productivity, the demand for Engineering Technicians is increasing. The Fort Wayne program is accredited by the ETAC (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission) of ABET. With the ET-AS degree, you can get a high-paying job, and continue to work on a Bachelor’s degree at PFW or another university.

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Learn More About the Program

Caroline Camfield
Program Chair, Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Email:�� ccamfield@ivytech.edu
Telephone: 765-269-5354

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Future Students

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Helpful Links

1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.

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