Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics

Program Overview

This Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in Mechatronics focuses on mechanical, electrical, and control systems, as well as Industry 4.0 smart system skills. The program can be completed in 2 years of full-time enrollment and prepares graduates for entry-level positions in automation, robotics, and mechatronics fields. Graduates may also pursue further education to advance their careers. The program emphasizes personalized instruction in small class sizes and features faculty with expertise in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
The program focuses on mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and Industry 4.0 smart system skills.
• Program Structure:
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program can be completed in 2 years of full-time enrollment. The one-year certificate courses are the same as the first-year courses of the A.A.S. program. The A.A.S. degree requires an additional 6 technical courses beyond the first-year courses along with the typical general education requirements.
• Faculty:
The program faculty include:
• Vasil Ahchiyski, Instructor, Mechatronics
• Kenneth Albrecht, Instructor, Mechatronics
• Margie Porter, Instructor, Mechanical Engineering
• Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes personalized instruction in small class sizes.

Careers:

• Career Paths:
Graduates of the program can pursue careers as:
• Automation technicians
• Mechatronics technicians
• Robotics technicians
• Electrical engineers
• Mechanical engineers
• Opportunities:
Graduates of the program can work in a variety of industries, including:
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Automation
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are prepared for entry-level positions in the automation, robotics, and mechatronics fields. They may also pursue further education to advance their careers.