Engineering and Design Technology (CTEDT)

Certificate

The Engineering Design Technology program prepares students to create and design products using engineering software and production methods used in today's growing global economy. Students will be introduced to product design processes and engineering and design technology concepts. Using various software tools, students will experiment with design concepts as a mean to developing unique products for the construction, automotive or other production industries. Hands-on experience with design-appropriate materials will round out the development process.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

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2024-2025 Academic Requirements

The Engineering Design Technology program prepares students to create and design products using engineering software and production methods used in today's growing global economy. Students will be introduced to product design processes and engineering and design technology concepts. Using various software tools, students will experiment with design concepts as a mean to developing unique products for the construction, automotive or other production industries. Hands-on experience with design-appropriate materials will round out the development process.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

Students must earn a "C" or better in all courses.

Division
Math-Science-Engineering Tech
Department
Mathematics Dept
Advisors
Jerrell McCowin
Major/Area Requirements
Class Title Minimum Credits
EGT 100   Introduction to Engineering Product Design 3
EGT 125   Advanced Engineering Design Technology 3
EGT 150   Engineering Design Technology Material Science 3
EGT 175   Engineering Design Technology Material Processing 3
  Restricted Elective: art, manufacturing, welding, woodworking or other department approved course. 4
Total 16

Total Credits Required
16