The Mechanical Technology A.A.S. degree prepares students for a rewarding career in the constantly evolving technology field. Highly skilled mechanical technicians are in high demand in Upstate New York, Northern New England, and elsewhere in the country. Graduates of the Mechanical Technology program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make an immediate impact in the technology workforce. Students will learn to become successful technicians by building on essential skills such as creativity, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership through hands-on projects and labs. The degree program also introduces students to key industrial concepts such as safety, quality control, industrial maintenance, manufacturing processes, computer aided design (CAD) and fluid power systems. After completion of the first year, students will choose from three tracks within the Mechanical Technology A.A.S. degree program. The tracks (Computer Aided Design (CAD), Manufacturing, and Maintenance) prepare students for more specific jobs in industry. An Associate degree in Mechanical Technology prepares graduates to work in a variety of settings in the following occupations:
- Mechanical, Maintenance, or Manufacturing Technician
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist
- Operator
- CAD Technician
- Supervisor
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician
- Robotics Technician
The Mechanical Technology program is designed to be completed in four semesters, or two years. In order to graduate, students must successfully complete a minimum of 64 credits with a grade point average of 2.0. The program may take longer than four semesters if the required entry-level math and English skills are not met upon admission into the program
- Prepare students to adapt and overcome challenges in the mechanical technology field based on their practical education, analytical reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Prepare students to apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to understand and solve analytical mechanical technology problems.
- Prepare students to conduct, analyze, interpret, and document standard tests, measurements, and experiments.
- Prepare students to work effectively and function as a member or leader of a team.
- Prepare students to be proficient in both oral and written communication skills for applications in both technical and non-technical environments.
- Provide students with an understanding of the importance of quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
- Prepare students to incorporate professional standards, ethics, and responsibilities into their work environment.
- Prepare students to apply program principles to mechanical systems through specification, installation, fabrication, test, operation, maintenance, documentation, or troubleshooting.
Minimum Degree Requirements (64 Credits)
Humanities/Social Science Elective (3 Credits)
One social science or humanities elective in anthropology, economics, geography, history, mass media, political science, psychology, or sociology may be taken.
Mathematics (8 Credits)
Computer Science (3 Credits)
Electrical/Electronics Technology (7 Credits)
Mechanical Technology (21 Credits)
Mechanical Technology Tracks (11 Credits)
Maintenance Track
Manufacturing Track
CAD Track
NOTE: The Mechanical Technology degree program features a course schedule with set classes in the Fall and Spring semesters. Not all classes are offered each semester. Students who start in the Spring and meet all other requirements may take five semesters to complete the program.