Engineering Technology is the profession in which a knowledge of mathematics and natural science, gained by higher education, experience, and practice, is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering Technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, industrial practices, and engineering operation functions.

Offered Degrees and Majors
Faculty
Facilities
Educational Preparation
Transfer Credits
Co-op Program
Evening Program

Offered Degrees and Majors:

Beginning with the Fall, 2009 semester the department offers a single Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.) degree.  This consolidated degree program is comprised of a comprehensive core and various fields of study from which the student may select in order to best fulfill their needs.  These fields of study have been assembled from the previous three separate majors in the department. To earn a B.S.E.T. degree of a student must complete a minimum of 124 semester hours of study. A full-time students may obtain this degree in approximately 8 semesters (4 years).
 
The Department of Engineering Technology historically offered three undergraduate majors leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T). These majors are Computer, Electronics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Students currently in these programs will need to complete their degree requirements prior to August, 2010 at which time accreditation of these programs will expire.  Students who will not graduate prior to this date will need to update to the consolidated B.S.E.T. program. 
 
The Department of Engineering Technology also offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Engineering Technology (M.S.E.T.).  Students may select coursework in Computers and/or Electronics and/or Manufacturing. Students may elect to design their own course of study taken from the courses offered in these areas.

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Faculty:

The Department of Engineering Technology has a diverse faculty with outstanding academic and professional credentials. All faculty members are involved in professional development activities and are committed to providing a quality engineering education. Faculty advisors within the major are available to provide individual assistance to students throughout the course study.

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Facilities:

Laboratory facilities are available for a variety of instructional activities. Facilities include the microprocessor/ microcomputer laboratory, two analog electronics laboratories, the digital circuits laboratory, the robotics laboratory, the machinery laboratory, and two general purpose computer applications laboratories with Windows and Unix systems. A continual process of laboratory improvement maintains the quality of the laboratory experiences. The computational environment is state-of-the-art and contains both wired and wireless access to a campus-wide network, including Internet II. Extensive packages of both general-purpose and discipline-specific software and hardware are available to support your engineering studies.

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Educational Preparation:

Preparation to earn a BS in Engineering Technology should begin in high school by completing algebra, trigonometry, geometry, physics and chemistry. Study should be concentrated on these courses as well as those that develop oral and written communications skills.

Prospective students must have technical aptitude as well as perseverance, and willingness to work hard and accept responsibility.

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Transfer Credits:

Students transferring into the department with an Associate of Science degree in an Engineering Technology discipline may only need to complete an additional 60 semesters hours (2 years) of study to earn the B.S.E.T. degree.

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Co-op Program:

For students who choose to gain valuable work experience while completing their degree requirements, the Department of Engineering Technology has a cooperative education (co-op) program. The co-op program adds relevance to education and introduces the student to the work environment and career possibilities in their field of study.

For more information on the cooperative education program in the Herff College of Engineering, contact Ms. Shelia Moses, Academic Services Coordinator, at 678-4933 or E-mail srmoses@memphis.eu

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Evening Program

To accommodate students who work during the day, the Department of Engineering Technology has a complete night rotation of courses making it possible to earn a BS in Engineering Technology in the evenings.

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