Important Information For Students
IAI Majors
Placement Testing
Program Requirements
Course Descriptions
Faculty Advisers
Engineering Advising
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The engineering field has seen standards of preparation rise and broaden in the last 10 to 20 years while more responsibility has been assumed by the engineering aide or technologist.
In years past, an engineer's training was more practice oriented. Now the well-prepared engineering technologist can perform many of the tasks formerly done by the graduate engineer. The technologist must know the language and practice of the engineer but is not necessarily qualified to initiate and take primary responsibility for engineering analysis and design. The technologist is more likely to work in the operating areas of engineering such as production, construction, quality control, testing, sales and service. The job market for engineering technology is strong.
Although the mathematics and science requirements are not as rigorous for engineering technology as compared to engineering, facility in these areas is a requirement for success. Mathematics through the second calculus course is a minimum for engineering technology programs.
Most graduates of College of DuPage's Engineering Technology program transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. Many technology credits apply to the baccalaureate degree, and students should consult an adviser as their goals become more specific. Southern Illinois University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Bradley University and other schools offer bachelor's degrees in engineering technology.
Bachelor's degrees in industrial technology also are offered by many Illinois state universities. Available options vary widely but include civil, construction, computer, industrial, electrical, mechanical and manufacturing.
Faculty Advisers
Health and Sciences Division
BIC 200
(630) 942-2010
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Engineering Technology, Associate in Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Engineering Technology, A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone David Smith BIC 1012B (630) 942-2418
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Health and Sciences Division, BIC 200, (630) 942-2010.
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