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2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering Technology (956) Associate of Applied Science Degree


Purpose: Mechanical Engineering Technology is a great fit for students who want to take a hands-on approach to mechanical engineering. Mechanical Engineering Technologists participate in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of industrial machinery, consumer products, engines, and other equipment. Thomas Nelson’s Mechanical Engineering Technology associate of applied science program emphasizes the application of scientific and engineering principles. The curriculum is grounded in math, science, and engineering principles with practical lessons in computer-aided drawing and design, composite materials, hydraulics, and other technical areas.

Course Offering: Primarily at the Hampton Campus both daytime and evening. Some classes are offered in distance learning and hybrid format.

Special Notes: This program articulates to Old Dominion University. Courses in this program include calculus and chemistry and provide the prerequisites for the junior level in a bachelor’s degree program

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the AAS in Mechanical Engineering Technology (956) to BS Engineering Technology MET (ODU Articulation) 2021-2024  plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Part-Time Program Sequence   

Possible Career Opportunities


In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Semester Total Credits 16


Semester Total Credits 16


Summer I


Semester Total Credits 3


Semester Total Credits 17/18


Semester Total Credits 15


Total Minimum Credits 67/68


Program Information (STEM)


For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu