This certificate program provides students with the foundation skills necessary to pursue a career in STEM. This program is designed to give students exposure to a variety of careers including; Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrician, Automation Technician, CAD/CNC, Electronics Technician, Machinist, Industrial Maintenance, and Materials Technology. Students will learn basic engineering skills required to apply mathematics to solve problems, as well as hands-on skills necessary to begin a career in skilled trades. Upon completing this program students will have the skills necessary to go to work as a technician, begin a career in skills trades as an apprentice, and/or continue their education toward an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree. This program is offered for full-time and part-time, day or night, as well as early college and dual enrollment students.
| CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS | 20-23 CR. HRS. |
| REQUIRED COURSES | 17-19 CR. HRS. |
| CAD 110 – Intro to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D) | 3 |
| ELTC 101AL&L – Electricity- Basic | 4 |
| HE 110 – Industrial Safety and Workplace Training | 1 |
| TECH 201A – Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| Choose (One (1) Course from: | 3 |
| CAD 210 Parametric Design 1-Part Modeling | |
| CAD 250 Introduction to Solidworks 3D | |
| Choose One (1) Course from: | 3-5 CR. HRS. |
| MATH 109A – College Algebra | |
| MATH 141 – Precalculus | |
| TMAT 101A – Technical Math I | |
| TMAT 102A – Technical Math II | |
| TMAT 201 – Technical Math III | |
| REQUIRED ELECTIVES | 3-4 CR. HRS. |
| Electives must be chosen from the following list or have departmental approval. | |
| AMT 129A – Introduction to Technology | 3 |
| ENG 105 – Introduction to Engineering | 4 |
| CSS 100A – College Success Seminar | 3 |
| HP 101 – Hydraulics/Pneumatics | 3 |
| MATH 161 – Calculus I | 4 |
| MT 101B – Basic Machining | 4 |
| MT 205A – NC/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) | 3 |
| W 101A – Basic Welding | 3 |
| TOTALS | 20-23 |
Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog
