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 | 17-18 CR. HRS. |
CAD 110 | 3 |
Intro to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D) | |
ELTC 101AL&L | 4 |
Electricity- Basic | |
HE 110 | 1 |
Industrial Safety and Workplace Training | |
TECH 201A | 3 |
Introduction to Mechatronics | |
Choose (One (1) Course from: | 3 |
CAD 210 Parametric Design 1-Part Modeling | |
CAD 250 Introduction to Solidworks 3D | |
Choose One (1) Course from: | 3-4 |
MATH 100A | |
Intermediate Algebra | |
MATH 111 | |
Algebra with Coordinate Geometry (Recommended for Transfers) | |
MATH 112 | |
Trig Functions with Coordinate Geometry | |
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 | 3 |
Introduction to Technology | |
ENG 105 | 4 |
Introduction to Engineering | |
CSS 100A | 3 |
College Success Seminar | |
HP 101 | 3 |
Hydraulics/Pneumatics | |
MATH 111 | 4 |
Algebra with Coordinate Geometry | |
MATH 112 | 4 |
Trigonometric Functions with Coordinate Geometry | |
MATH 161 | 4 |
Calculus I | |
MT 101B | 4 |
Basic Machining | |
MT 205A | 3 |
NC/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) | |
TMAT 101A | 4 |
Technical Math | |
W 101A | 3 |
Basic Welding | |
TOTALS | 20-23 |
Source: MCC 2022-23 Catalog