Engineering Technology
Ground yourself in applied engineering with innovative equipment, software and technology. Learn engineering graphics, project management, pneumatics and hydraulics. We emphasize quality control, and structural and manufacturing design processes to ready you for whatever you choose to pursue after Butler.
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An Education Engineered for You
Create and maintain electrical and fluid power circuits with hands-on guidance you can count on. We encourage team collaboration, independent initiative and thorough exploration of engineering principles. You’ll also design a product or system to learn cost analysis principles, and 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD). Our modern software includes AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, CATIA and CAM.
Engineering Technology vs Pre-Engineering
Butler offers both degree paths so regardless of your need, we have you covered. Engineering Technology is an applied program and emphasizes practical applications of engineering principles by building hands-on skills and technical knowledge. Butler’s Engineering Technology degree does transfer to Wichita State’s Engineering Technology bachelor's degree. Your coursework includes drafting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), materials testing, and manufacturing processes and is designed to get you immediately into the workforce.
Pre-Engineering preps you for transfer to a bachelor's degree program in engineering. You’ll gain theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles.
What You Can Do with an Engineering Technology Degree
No matter what your dream job is, our instructors will give you the building blocks to earn your bachelor’s degree at a four-year university or start your career right away in positions like:
- Electronic technician
- Field engineer
- Machinist
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Engineering Technology program.
- Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry
- Engineering Graphics
- Engineering Concepts
- Materials and Processes of Industry
- Electric Circuits
Engineering Technology (Associate of Science)
Engineering Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
Engineering Technology (Certificate)
Certificate Information
Interested in Engineering Technology but not quite ready to take on the degree pathway? We’ve got short-term options that will give you the technical skills you need and a certificate four-year schools will recognize. We also offer certifications in AutoCAD, Revit and Industrial Control Systems.
Prepare yourself for employment in Industrial Controls, Petroleum Systems, Civil Drafting, Architectural Drafting or even as a Manufacturing Technician. In just 34 credit hours and two semesters, you can expand your engineering workforce knowledge.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the Certificate B or AAS program.
Gain the training needed to enter the workforce as a structural, mechanical or architectural drafting technician. In one semester of 16 credit hours, you’ll develop and fine tune skills needed in this career.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the Certificate B or AAS program.
Interested in working as a system technician or a Systems Integrator Assistant? In 16 credits and one semester, we can prepare you for a successful career in the field.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the Certificate B or AAS program.
Interested in working as a Manufacturing Associate or Manufacturing Engineering Technician? In 16 credits and one semester, we can prepare you for a successful career in the field.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the Certificate B or AAS program.
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