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Engineering Technology - B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program prepares you for a career in the dynamic field of engineering. With a curriculum focused on the latest trends and technologies in engineering, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of roles. Enroll now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in engineering.

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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology

Kent State University's Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program provides students with a hands-on, application-focused education in engineering principles and practices. The program emphasizes practical skills in areas such as mechanical design, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, and quality control, preparing students to solve real-world engineering challenges. Through lab work, projects, and internships, students gain valuable experience working with current technologies and industry tools. Graduates are equipped with the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities needed for careers in manufacturing, automation, electronics, and quality assurance, as well as for contributing to technological advancements in various industrial sectors.

Program Information for Engineering Technology - B.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering and prepares graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, manufacturing, construction and engineering operational functions.

The Engineering Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Electrical/Electronics concentration allows seamless articulation with technical associate degrees for students who wish to advance their careers in the electrical/electronic engineering field. Electrical engineers and technologists design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems-from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS).
  • The Green and Alternative Energy concentration refers to energy sources that have no undesired consequences, for example, fossil fuels or nuclear energy. Alternative energy sources are renewable and are thought to be "free" energy sources. They all have lower carbon emissions, compared to conventional energy sources. These include biomass energy, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, and hydroelectric energy sources. Combined with the use of recycling, the use of clean alternative energies such as the home use of solar power systems will help ensure man's survival into the 21st century and beyond. By 2050, one-third of the world's energy will need to come from solar, wind, and other renewable resources, according to British Petroleum and Royal Dutch Shell, two of the world's largest oil companies.
  • The Integrated Engineering Technology concentration permits graduates from a variety of associate degree backgrounds to formulate a program of advanced study in upper-division technical courses, chosen with a faculty advisor, to gain additional technical depth or breadth.
  • The Mechanical/Systems concentration allows seamless articulation with technical associate degrees for students who wish to advance their careers in the mechanical or manufacturing field. Mechanical engineering technology is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers and technologists design, develop, build and test mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines and machines. Graduates of this program can expect to work mostly in engineering services, research and development, manufacturing industries and the federal government.

Admissions for Engineering Technology - B.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the disciplines in engineering technology.
  2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments; analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
  6. Understand professional engineering and ethical responsibilities.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 3-4
or EERT 32003 TECHNICAL COMPUTING
or IT 20001 C++ PROGRAMMING
or IT 20011 JAVA PROGRAMMING
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
ENGR 31000CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC) 13
or ENGR 33092 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ELR) (WIC)
ENGR 31010ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 3
ENGR 33700QUALITY TECHNIQUES 3
ENGR 36620PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING 3
ENGR 43080INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3
ENGT 43099ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
ENGT 43363MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
OTEC 26636PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Physics Elective, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12201
TECHNICAL PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13001
& PHY 13021
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 213
Concentrations
Choose from the following:45
Electrical/Electronics
Green and Alternative Energy
Integrated Engineering Technology
Mechanical/Systems
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

A maximum of 3 credit hours of the following course ENGT 43092 may be used to fulfill the general electives.

Electrical/Electronics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENGT 30000ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 3
or ENGT 43700 COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
ENGT 33000INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 3
or ENGR 33031 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
EERT 32005
INSTRUMENTATION
ENGT 32006
ECONOMIC DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ENGT 33016
PC/NETWORK ENGINEERING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGT 33095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ENGR 33223
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
ENGT 33225
INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGT 42003
LEAN AND SIX SIGMA FOR COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING
ENGR 43220
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
GAE 31032
ENERGY AND POWER GENERATION
GAE 32000
FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY
GAE 42002
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
GAE 42004
ADVANCED FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY
Applied Electives, choose from the following: 127
MERT 12000
ENGINEERING DRAWING
Electrical/Electronic and Related Technologies (EERT) Electives
Other courses as approved by program director
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Physics Elective, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
& PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45
1

Students who have earned an associate degree in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

Green and Alternative Energy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
GAE 32000FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY 3
GAE 42004ADVANCED FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
EERT 32005
INSTRUMENTATION
ENGT 30000
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
ENGT 32006
ECONOMIC DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ENGT 33095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ENGT 42003
LEAN AND SIX SIGMA FOR COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING
ENGT 42195
TRAINING TOPICS IN TECHNOLOGY
or GAE 42002
 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
GAE 31032
ENERGY AND POWER GENERATION
MERT 42000
THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Applied Electives, choose from the following: 127
Electrical/Electronic and Related Technologies (EERT) Electives
Green and Alternate Energy (GAE) Electives
Mechanical Engineering and Related Technologies (MERT) Electives
Other courses as approved by program director
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Physics Elective, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
& PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45
1
Students who have earned an associate degree in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.
 

Integrated Engineering Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENGT 32006ECONOMIC DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3
ENGT 42003LEAN AND SIX SIGMA FOR COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING 3
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
Construction Management Technology (CMGT) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (EERT) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Engineering Technology (ENGT) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Green and Alternative Energy (GAE) Upper-Division Electives ( 30000 or 40000 level)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MERT) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Applied Electives, choose from the following: 127
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (EERT) Electives
Engineering Technology (ENGT) Electives
Green and Alternate Energy (GAE) Electives
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MERT) Electives
Other courses as approved by program director
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45
1

Students who have earned an associate degree in the Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

Mechanical/Systems Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENGT 30000ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 3
or ENGT 43700 COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
MERT 32004MACHINE DESIGN 3
or MERT 42000 THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Mechanical/Systems Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
EERT 32005
INSTRUMENTATION
ENGR 43220
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
ENGT 32101
POLYMERS I
ENGT 33016
PC/NETWORK ENGINEERING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGT 33225
INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGT 32006
ECONOMIC DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ENGT 33000
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
ENGT 33095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
ENGT 42003
LEAN AND SIX SIGMA FOR COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING
ENGR 33031
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
GAE 31032
ENERGY AND POWER GENERATION
GAE 32000
FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY
GAE 42002
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
GAE 42004
ADVANCED FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY
MERT 34002
ADVANCED SOLID MODELING
MERT 42000
THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Applied Electives, choose from the following: 127
EERT 22014
MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS
Any Mechanical Engineering and Related Technologies (MERT) Course
Other courses as approved by program director
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Physics Elective, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
& PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45
1

Students who have earned an associate degree in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program will have 27 credits of technical coursework articulate to the bachelor’s degree program and will not have to take the electives for a minor or individualized specialization.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students may declare more than one concentration in the Engineering Technology major, provided that there are minimum 18 credit hours of upper-division coursework in the subsequent concentration. These credit hours must be in one of the Engineering Technology disciplines of EERT, ENGR, MERT, GAE. Students must also complete all of the other concentration requirements specific to each concentration, in addition to differentiating their major elective courses across the two concentrations. Students who declare the Integrated Engineering Technology concentration may not elect any other concentration. Likewise, students who select any of the other Engineering Technology concentrations may not elect the Integrated Engineering Technology concentration.
  • Students electing a dual concentration must meet with an advisor to plan an individualized plan of study that meets these requirements before the dual concentration option will be approved for that student. Any changes made to the program of study also must be approved by an advisor, or the student may not be allowed to graduate with this option.
Roadmap

Roadmap

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Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Electives 7
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Applied Electives 7
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Physics Elective 3-5
Applied Electives 7
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Physics Elective 3-5
Applied Electives 6
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
CS 10051
or EERT 32003
or IT 20001
or IT 20011
 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR)
or TECHNICAL COMPUTING
or C++ PROGRAMMING
or JAVA PROGRAMMING
3-4
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENGR 31010 ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 3
ENGR 33700 QUALITY TECHNIQUES 3
ENGT 30000
or ENGT 43700
 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
or COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
ENGR 36620 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
ENGT 33000
or ENGR 33031
 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
or PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
3
ENGT 43363 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
ENGR 31000
or ENGR 33092
 CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC)
or COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ELR) (WIC)
3
ENGR 43080 INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3
ENGT 43099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Green and Alternative Energy Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Electives 7
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Applied Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Physics Elective 3-5
Applied Electives 6
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
Physics Elective 3-5
Applied Electives 8
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
CS 10051
or EERT 32003
or IT 20001
or IT 20011
 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR)
or TECHNICAL COMPUTING
or C++ PROGRAMMING
or JAVA PROGRAMMING
3-4
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENGR 33700 QUALITY TECHNIQUES 3
!GAE 32000 FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY 3
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Concentration Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
ENGR 31010 ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 3
ENGR 36620 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
!GAE 42004 ADVANCED FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY 3
ENGT 43363 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
ENGR 31000
or ENGR 33092
 CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC)
or COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ELR) (WIC)
3
ENGR 43080 INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3
ENGT 43099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Integrated Engineering Technology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Applied Electives 9
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Applied Electives 6
Physics Elective 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
Applied Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
CS 10051
or EERT 32003
or IT 20001
or IT 20011
 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR)
or TECHNICAL COMPUTING
or C++ PROGRAMMING
or JAVA PROGRAMMING
3-4
ENGR 33700 QUALITY TECHNIQUES 3
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Six
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENGR 31010 ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 3
ENGR 36620 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING 3
ENGT 32006 ECONOMIC DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
ENGR 43080 INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3
ENGT 42003 LEAN AND SIX SIGMA FOR COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING 3
ENGT 43363 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3
General Elective 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
ENGR 31000
or ENGR 33092
 CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC)
or COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ELR) (WIC)
3
ENGT 43099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
Concentration Electives 6
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Mechanical/Systems Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Applied Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Applied Electives 9
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Physics Elective 3-5
Applied Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Physics Elective 3-5
Applied Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Five
CS 10051
or EERT 32003
or IT 20001
or IT 20011
 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR)
or TECHNICAL COMPUTING
or C++ PROGRAMMING
or JAVA PROGRAMMING
3-4
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENGT 30000
or ENGT 43700
 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
or COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
3
Concentration Elective 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Six
ENGR 36620 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING 3
MERT 32004
or MERT 42000
 MACHINE DESIGN
or THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
3
Concentration Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
ENGR 31010 ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 3
ENGR 33700 QUALITY TECHNIQUES 3
ENGT 43363 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
ENGR 31000
or ENGR 33092
 CULTURAL DYNAMICS TECHNOLOGY (DIVD) (WIC)
or COOPERATIVE EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ELR) (WIC)
3
ENGR 43080 INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3
ENGT 43099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accreditation for Engineering Technology - B.S.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Engineering Technology at Kent State University at Tuscarawas

The bachelor degree programs in Engineering Technology provide the basis for an exciting career in Engineering!

This degree offers in-depth specializations in:

  • Electrical/Electronics 
  • Mechanical/Systems 
  • Green and Alternative Energy 
  • Integrated Engineering Technology

It allows the graduate to apply all of the coursework completed in the Engineering Technology Associate Degree toward the Bachelor of Science degree program. This degree can be completed entirely at our Tuscarawas Campus. Online options are offered for all our junior and senior level technical classes!

Since our bachelor level engineering technology degree is ABET accredited, it is a gateway for our graduates to become Professional Engineers (P.E.) in the State of Ohio. Graduates of this program will be prepared for a broad spectrum of the field, specifically such topics as: 

  • project management
  • engineering economics
  • quality 
  • industrial safety

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Engineering Technology Concentrations

Electrical/Electronics
Electrical student working in the electronics lab

Electronics/Electronics engineering technology will teach you the basics concepts that make electrical devices like cell phones, drones, and EV’s work. This program can launch you into an exciting career in: 

  • Electric Vehicles
  • Micro Chip Manufacturing
  • Electric Power generation
  • Automated Manufacturing

Included in this is instruction is the knowledge and use of modern equipment such as:

  • Programable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
  • Microprocessors 
  • CNC Machines
  • Robots 
Electrical/electronic student working on electrical project

Graduates of our four-year engineering technology program with a concentration in Electrical/Electronics in the past have entered the workforce with position titles such as: 

  • Controls Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer/Systems Engineer
  • Engineering Project Coordinator
  • Operations Technician

Our Electrical/Electronics concentration graduates have obtained jobs with such companies as:

  • Action Coupling & Equipment, Holmesville, OH
  • Basic Systems, Cambridge, OH 
  • Boltaron, Newcomerstown, OH
  • Dover Chemical, Dover, OH
  • Industrial Robotics, Transfer, PA
  • Novelis, Uhrichsville, OH
  • Williams Energy, Scio, OH 
Mechanical/Systems
Mechanical Engineering Technology students working with faculty in the machine shop

Mechanical/Systems engineering technology is a unique concentration as it provides a choice of focus in either traditional mechanical engineering technology or engineering systems approach which encompasses industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering. This program can launch you into an exciting career in:

  • Automated Manufacturing
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Process Industries
  • Tool Manufacturing

Mechanical engineering technology will teach you the principles of mechanics and energy to design, develop, build and test mechanical and thermal devices, including tools, engines and machines. Engineering systems will teach you the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation and/or maintenance of mechanical engineering systems.

Included in this instruction is the knowledge and use of modern equipment such as: 

  • Programable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
  • Microprocessors
  • CNC Machines
  • Robots
Student designed robot arm

Graduates of our four-year engineering technology program with a concentration in Mechanical/Systems in the past have entered the workforce with position titles such as:

  • Applications Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Quality/Project Engineer

Our Mechanical/Systems graduates have gotten jobs with such companies as: 

Engineering Technology student working in ATC lab
  • Allied Machine and Engineering Corp., Dover, OH
  • Boltaron,  Newcomerstown, OH
  • Hunt Valve, Salem, OH
  • Meteor Sealing Systems, Dover, OH
  • Marlite, Dover, OH
  • The M.K. Morse Company, Canton, OH
  • ProVia, Sugarcreek, OH
  • Reymond Products, New Philadelphia, OH  
Green and Alternative Energy
Engineering Technology student demonstrating remote power trailer

Green & Alternative Energy emphasizes the system design, generation, transmission, management and storage of various alternative energy sources. Included in this is instruction is the knowledge, and use of alternative energy devices, such as wind turbines, photovoltaic cells, and fuel cell.

Graduates of this degree program will possess unique knowledge related to these important sustainable energy sources which, will prepare you for an array of exciting fast emerging career opportunities including: 

  • EV’s
  • Energy Generation
  • Energy Management
  • Solar Energy
  • Wind Energy 
Integrated

Integrated Engineering Technology concentration permits graduates from a variety of associate degree backgrounds to formulate a program of advanced study in upper-division technical courses, chosen with an advisor, to gain additional technical depth or breadth. 

Student working in the Advanced Technology Center

Graduates of this degree program will build upon their associates degree program to possess unique knowledge related to engineering technology which will prepare you for an array of career opportunities.  Included in this is instruction is the knowledge and use of modern engineering processes such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma and Engineering economic decision analysis.

Graduates of our four-year engineering technology program with a concentration in Integrated Engineering Technology in the past have entered the workforce with position titles such as:

  • Electrical Maintenance Foreman
  • Engineering Analyst
  • QA Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Our Integrated Engineering Technology concentration graduates have gotten jobs with such companies as:

  • McWane Ductile, Coshocton, OH
  • TT Electronics - Power solutions, Covina, CA
  • Zimmer Biomet, Dover, OH
  • ArmorSource, Hebron, OH  

Transfer Student Opportunities 

Engineering Technology student working in ATC lab

The unique 2+2 nature of our BS Engineering Technology degree makes our program a good fit for the incoming transfer student. For a student with a previously earned qualifying AAS Degree track, our BS Engineering Technology degree can be completed in two years or at your own pace. The major courses are offered online and at the Kent State Regional Campus tuition rate; the resulting degree is fully ABET Accredited. 

For example:

  • For student with a previously earned Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, or Alternative Energy Engineering Technology (AAS) degrees it is possible to complete a BS in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechanical/Systems, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, or Green and Alternative Energy Technology, respectively. 
  • For student with any other previously earned engineering technology (AAS) degree or two years in a qualifying engineering technology program degree it is possible to complete a BS in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Integrated Engineering Technology. 

Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer (PE) license is licensed by a state board of registration to practice engineering. The PE license is the engineering profession's highest standard of competence, a symbol of achievement and assurance of quality.  Since our program is ABET accredited, graduates from our bachelor level engineering technology degree programs are eligible to become registered professional engineers (P.E.) in the State of Ohio by a process of two examinations (the FE and PE exams) and documentation of engineering work experience (typically 7 years). 

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology Program describe the expected objectives of graduates, during the first few years after graduation. Our graduates will:

  1. Apply engineering technology knowledge and design skills to solve technical problems within the specialized field of Engineering Technology.
  2. Utilize effective communication, team and project management skills to work productively and contribute to their professions.
  3. Value personal attitudes that help one become a contributing member to society, including: initiative, responsibility, a commitment to professional ethics, and the desire to continue to learn and grow professionally. 

Accreditation

3D printed mechanical hand designed by an Engineering Technology student

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria.
 
The Engineering Technology program has an established set of outcomes for each of its programs that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time they graduate.
Graduates of the Engineering Technology program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the disciplines in engineering technology.
  2. Design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments; analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
  6. Understand professional engineering and ethical responsibilities.

The 2018-2022 enrollment data for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree are below:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Enrollment Data 2018-2022
 20182019202020212022
Number of Enrolled Students6154535666

The following chart lists the number of graduates from 2016-2022.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Graduates 2016-2022
 2016201720182019202020212022
Number of Graduates29374847412727
BS Engineering Technology Graduates 2016-2022

 

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Paul Dykshoorn, Engineering Technology Director, 330-308-7475 | pdykshoo@kent.edu 

Engineering Technology Department

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Engineering Technology - B.S.

Graduates of Kent State’s B.S. in Engineering Technology are well-prepared for dynamic careers in applied engineering, manufacturing, and technology management. The program’s hands-on curriculum emphasizes practical skills in engineering design, problem-solving, and technical project management, equipping students to address real-world challenges in industrial and technological settings. Graduates often pursue roles as engineering technologists, quality control specialists, project managers, and production supervisors, contributing to fields such as manufacturing, product design, and sustainable technology.

Examples of Possible Careers
  • Applications Engineer
  • Controls Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Engineering Project Coordinator
  • Electrical/Systems Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
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