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 Oakland Community College courses. Courses not taken or transferred from Oakland Community College can be completed at Wayne State University
Choose an area of study
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
| MTA Requirement/Specific Course | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| *ENG 1510 Composition I (ENG1020) | 3 | ENG 1510E also acceptable |
| *ENG 2200 Professional Communication (ENG3050) | 4 | |
| *MATH 1630 Pre-Calculus (MAT1800) | 5 | |
| *CHM 1000 Intro to Chemistry (CHM1020) | 4 | |
| *PHY 1610 College Physics I (PHY2130) | 4 | Second science must be from different discipline with lab |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | Second Social Science must be from different discipline |
| *PHI 1610 Ethics (PHI2320) | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 3 | Second Humanities/Art must be from different discipline |
| Total | 30 credits min. |
*Meets MTA requirements and/or satisfies Wayne State degree requirement (prerequisites may be required, see OCC counselor).
Complete pathway courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MAT 1730 Calculus I (ET3430) | 4 |
| PHY 1620 College Physics II (PHY2140/41) | 4 |
| CAD 1101 Intro to CAD (ET 2140) | 4 |
| *Lower Division Technical | 21 |
| Total | 33 credits |
*Any APM, APP, ATF, CAD, CIS, CMN, DDT, EEC, EGR, ETT, GRD, HER, HVA, IND, MCT, MSE, MTT, ROB, TED, or WEL 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ET 2160 Computer Applications for ET | 2 | |
| ET 2200 Engineering Materials | 3 | |
| EET 2000 Electrical Principles | 3 | |
| ET 3450 Appl Calc & Diff Equations | 4 | |
| ET 3030 Statics | 3 | EGR 2100 Statics @OCC |
| ET 3050 Dynamics | 3 | EGR 2500 Dynamics @OCC |
| 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 | EGR 2200 Mechanics of Materials @OCC |
| 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 | |
| MCT 4400, 5210 or MIT 4700 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 54 credits (minimum) |
Transfer credit summary
| Transfer credit summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Oakland Community College transferrable credits | 70 credits |
| Required Wayne State University credits | 54 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
- WSU ASSET scholarship ($10,000 per year)
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
Oakland Community College
Counseling Office
oaklandcc.edu/counseling
248-341-2000
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.