Things you need to know
Bachelor of Science Degree
Requires 82 credit hours, with 42 hours of liberal studies
Opportunity to have hands-on learning with state-of-the-industry prototyping and machining equipment
High job-placement rate, with average starting salaries around $40,000 per year
Committed faculty and staff
Great academic advising for students by professors they know
Society of Automotive Engineers club
Departmental scholarships for students who have completed at least one semester on campus
Chance to work on real-life, industrial engagement projects
Availability of numerous outdoor activities for students
Laboratories with excellent equipment and software tools
Careers with this Degree
- Quality Engineering
- Technical Management
- Testing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Sales
What makes this program special?
WCU’s Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET), the leading accreditation body recognized by engineering
and technology industries. In addition to the technical aspects of the program overseen
by ABET, the Engineering Technology (ET) program also includes more liberal studies
coursework than most accredited technical programs. There is no other ET program in
the state of North Carolina that focuses on Systems Engineering and Rapid Product
Realization. The combination of both technical and communications skills inherent
in this program ensures that ET graduates are well-rounded and able to fit into many
different work environments. Students in this program are provided with a personal
educational experience by the faculty and staff, which allow students to attain personal
goals and objectives.
What scholarship monies are available?
All students are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission.
Additional scholarships are available based on FAFSA information. Once accepted into
the Engineering Technology program, students may apply for scholarships ranging from
$100 to $2,500 per year.
What will I be able to do with this degree when I graduate?
An Engineering Technology degree provides broad employment opportunities in design
modeling and prototyping, fabrication, testing, sales and analysis of engineered products
and systems. Demand is high for Engineering Technology program graduates.
What are the professors like?
WCU’s Engineering Technology faculty has many years of practical, industrial and teaching
experience. Our faculty is active in many industry-related organizations such as the
American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Society of Engineering Educators
and American Society of Plastics Engineers. ET professors make it a point to learn
their students’ names and provide excellent academic advising every semester.
What are the students in the program doing?
Students participate in engineering engagement projects with regional businesses to
provide them with real-world experience and service-learning opportunities. Students
also enjoy a wide array of educational and extracurricular activities. From fishing
in Bear Lake or the Tuckaseigee River to serving sodas at the Society of Automotive
Engineers club fundraisers on the Illusions Club dance floor, there is never a dull
moment. Graduates of Engineering Technology also may choose to continue their studies
in Engineering, Science, or Technology graduate programs.
Will I be able to participate in internships, clubs and other extracurricular opportunities?
Engineering Technology students may join the Society of Automotive Engineers club,
which has group activities throughout the year, such as hotdog dinner fundraisers,
food drives and monthly meetings. Base Camp Cullowhee provides equipment for outdoor
activities.
Contact
Dr. Robert Anderson
E-mail: randerson@email.wcu.edu
phone: 828-227-2363
Visit the Engineering Technology Program Website
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