The Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.
ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public. See accreditation criteria
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Accreditation
The Pittsburg State University Engineering Technology Programs (Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Plastics) are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.ABET.org. ABET accreditation provides assurance that college or university programs meet the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates.
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Engineering vs Engineering Technology
This is a common question that many prospective students ask. To understand the difference and to help decide if PSU's Engineering Technology is a good choice for you, please read the PDF file below. The comparisons were taken in part from a brochure, "Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Which Path Will You Take", published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Changes have been made to apply the comparisons to undergraduate engineering programs and PSU Engineering Technology programs.
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Electronics Engineering Technology
The Electronics Engineering Technology Program produces graduates that are valued by industry regionally and across the globe. We are preparing people to be successful in a wide spectrum of electronic careers.
The program's educational objectives state that Electronics Engineering Technology program graduates will:
The Electronics Engineering Technology program is fully accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The student outcomes in their broadest classification match our program’s accreditation standards and most importantly our regional industry desires for abilities they want in their new hires. They are as follows:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program graduates will:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program students will demonstrate:
(1) an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
(2) an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
(3) an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
(4) an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
(5) an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology Program graduates will:
1. be sought after and employed by local and regional industry
2. demonstrate the technical skills to support industry needs and/or solve technical problems
3. demonstrate the knowledge and skill to operate across the breadth of the mechanical engineering technology discipline.
Plastics Engineering Technology
Plastics Engineering Technology Program graduates at Pittsburg State University will have the ability to:
Plastics Engineering Technology Program graduates will be able to demonstrate desired attributes before graduation. Graduates will have:
(1) an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;The Automotive 2-year program is ASE NATEF Accredited.
The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) was a national program that provides an accreditation process for automotive technician training programs. It is now known as the ASE Education Foundation. This accreditation ensures the program meets established industry standards, and prepares graduates for professional success in the auto repair and service industry. NATEF also works to improve safety, workplace development and higher educational standards by providing advice, resources and support.
Email: etech@pittstate.edu
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School of Automotive and Engineering Technology is part of the College of Technology at Pitt State.