Program Description

The AAS degree in Industrial Technology prepares students for technical careers in manufacturing, automation, and maintenance. It combines hands-on training with coursework in electronics, mechanics, and industrial systems. Graduates gain practical skills in troubleshooting, safety, and equipment operation, ready for roles in modern industrial and production environments.

Industrial Mechanics Technology Program Outcomes

Students who complete an AAS degree in Industrial Technology will be expected to demonstrate that they have acquired skills/knowledge in the following areas:

• Manual dexterity – when handling very small parts, workers must have a steady hand and good hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanical skills – use sophisticated diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting.
• Technical skills – use sophisticated diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting skills – must observe and properly diagnose and fix problems that a machine may be having.
• Design – must have knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics – knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Judgment and decision making – industrial manufacturing mechanics must have the ability to measure the relative cost and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate decision.
• Operation and control – controlling operations of manufacturing equipment or system.
• Critical thinking – use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Choose a technical certificate.

Choose electives from Industrial Technology Programs for 5-12 credits

BUS 1020

GNST 1200 or BUS 1170

MATH 1050 or AT 1715

ENGL 1010 or BUS 2200, 12013 credits

Total: 49-63 credits