Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

What is Mechanical Engineering Technology? 

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.M.E.) Program prepares students for diverse and dynamic careers in industry. B.S.E.T.M.E. graduates work in fields that require understanding of the relationships and dependencies among materials, product development, manufacturing systems and processes, or energy production, transformation and transmission (including alternative energy). The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences, and courses stress the practical application of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve real world problems.

What can I do with a Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree? 

Graduates of baccalaureate engineering technology programs have been very successful in obtaining professional employment relevant to their education. Wayne State engineering technology graduates are employed in:

Manufacturing engineering Maintenance Field engineering
Production engineering Quality control Design
Marketing Product testing Technical supervision

    Course planning

Choose an area of study (associate degree), earn Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete pathway courses. The below pathway outlines the required Henry Ford College courses.  Courses not taken or transferred from Henry Ford College can be completed at Wayne State University.

Choose an area of study

Associate Degree
Engineering Technology/Mechanical (AAS)
Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Science (AS)
Associate in General Studies (AGS)

Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

MTA Requirement/Specific Course Credit Hours Notes
*ENG 131 Intro to College Writing (ENG 1020) 3  
*ENG 135 Business & Technical Writing/Research (ENG 3010)                  3  
*MATH 175 Precalculus (MAT 1800)      5 or MATH 165 
*CHEM 131 Principles of Chemistry (CHM 1020)           4  
*PHYS 131 General Physics (PHY 2130) 4  
Approved Social Science (see MTA) 3  
Approved Social Science (see MTA) 3 Second Social Science must be from different discipline
*PHIL 139 Ethics (PHI 1120) 3  
Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) 2-3 Second Humanities/Art must be from different discipline
Total                                                    30 credits (minimum)  

*Meets MTA requirements and/or satisfies Wayne State degree requirement (prerequisites may be required, see HFC Academic Advisor).  

Complete pathway courses

Course Credit Hours
MATH 180 Calculus I (MAT 2010/ET 3430)    5
PHYS 132 General Physics II (PHY 2140)  4
DRAF 120 Intro to Industrial Drafting (ET 2140)    3     DRAF 110 also acceptable
ENGR 125 Intro to Computation for Engineers (BE 1500)  3
ENGR 201 Science of Materials (ET 2200)       3
ENGR 232 Statics (ET 3030)   3
ENGR 233 Dynamics (ET 3050)   3
ELEC 103 Basic Electricity (EET 2000)     4
MTT 100 Machine Tool Processes I (MIT 3500)       4
**Lower Division Technical 21 
Total 53 credits

**Any CIMHP, CIMMT, CIMTA, CIMWD, DRAF, ELEC, ENGR, MFMT, MTT, PEFT, REEN, TADV, TAEL, TAFD, TAFP, TAIM, TAMA, TAMJ, TAMN, TAMT, TAPI, TAPP, TAPT, TASM.  course.

  Course planning 

The following courses are required to finish the degree requirements.  Any pathway course(s) not completed at the community college can be completed at Wayne State University. 

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Course Credit Hours
ET 3450 Applied Calculus and Differential Equations 4
ET 3850 Reliab & Engineering Stats        3
ET 3870 Engineering Economic Analysis       3
ET 4999 Senior Project 3
ET 5870 Engineering Project Mgt.    3
MCT 3010 Instrumentation   3
MCT 3100 Mechanics of Materials    3
MCT 3410 Kinematics & Dynamics        3
MCT 4150 Applied Thermodynamics    3
MCT 4180 Fluid Mechanics          3
MIT 3520 Manufacturing Process Theory    2
MCT 4400, 5210 or MIT 4700 3
Upper Division Elective (See WSU Advisor) 3
Total 39 credits (minimum)

 Transfer credit summary

Transfer credit summary Credits
Henry Ford College transferrable credits 85 credits
Required Wayne State University credits 39 credits (minimum)
Total credits required to complete bachelor's degree 124 credits (transferred or WSU)
  • WSU requires a minimum of 30 hours in residency. 
  • You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences.

Engineering Technology Scholarships

How do I get started?

  • Join Wayne State Transfer Pathways
  • Schedule a WSU Transfer Success Appointment         
  • Meet with your academic advisors and track your academic progress 

Notes

  • The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).  
  • All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit.  Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.  
  • These pathways do not replace the importance of community college and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion. 
  • Career tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles. 

Primary contacts

    Henry Ford College
    Academic Advising
    313-317-6845 | advising@hfcc.edu                                     

             Transfer Student Success Center 
             313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
             College of Engineering
             313-577-3780 | Academic Advising     

Career insights

This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.