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 Jackson College courses.  Courses not taken or transferred from Jackson College can be completed at Wayne State University.

Associate Degree  
Associate in Science (AS) Energy Systems (AAS)
Associate in General Studies (AGS) Electrician (AAS)
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Occupational Studies (AAS)
Industry 4.0 (AAS)  

Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

MTA Requirement/Specific Course Credit Hours
*ENG 131 Writing Experience I (ENG1020)   3
*ENG 132 Technical & Business Writing (ENG3050)   3
*MATH 141 Pre-calculus (MAT1800) 5
*CEM 131 Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHM1020)  5
*PHY 231 College Physics (PHY2130/31)  4
Approved Social Science (See MTA)    3
Approved Social Science (See MTA)    3
*PHL 236 Ethics (PHL2320)   3
Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (See MTA) 3
Total 32 credits (30 minimum)

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

Complete pathway courses

Course Credit Hours
PHY 232 College Physics II (PHY2140/2141)  4
CAD 151 Auto CAD I (ET2140)    3
EGR 261 Engineering Mechanics I (ET3030)   
Technical Electives: Any CAD, ELT, EGY, MFG, WLD   21
Total 32 credits

  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 2160 Computer Applications for ET 2
ET 2200 Engineering Materials   3
EET 2000 Electrical Principals 3
ET 3430 Appl Diff & Integrated Calculus    4
ET 3450 Appl Calc & Diff Equations    4
ET 3050 Dynamics   3
ET 3850 Reliab & Engineering Stats    3
ET 3870 Engineering Econ        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 3500 Manufacturing Process Lab   1
MIT 3520 Manufacturing Process    2
Focus/Elective   6
ET 4999 Senior Project       3
Total 55 credits

 Transfer credit summary

Transfer credit summary Credits
Jackson College transferrable credits 69 credits
Required Wayne State University credits 55 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. 

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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

             Jackson College
             Navigator Team 
             517-796-8425 | jcadvising@jccmi.edu 

       Transfer Student Success Center 
       transfer@wayne.edu
       313-577-2487

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.