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
