PROGRAM OUTCOMES | FACULTY LISTING | A.S. PROGRAM GUIDE
B.S. PROGRAM GUIDE | TYPICAL B.S. SEQUENCE | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ABET ACCREDITATION | PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Point Park University offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This program, fully accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, prepares graduates to work productively as mechanical engineers in industry or government or to earn advanced degrees. Graduates of the program are eligible to pursue licensure as professional engineers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and most other states.
Students whose career goals do not require a Bachelor of Science degree may earn an Associate in Science degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology. All of the coursework in the A.S. degree program directly transfers to the B.S. degree, allowing students additional flexibility if their needs change in the future.
Transfer Credit
Subject to the review of the faculty, incoming students may receive credit for previous coursework at comparable institutions or for technical experience gained on the job. Agreements with other local institutions allow Point Park students to register for courses that are offered elsewhere, giving them the opportunity to pursue subjects not taught on campus during a particular term.
Class Schedules
A full schedule of evening and weekend classes gives a student in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program the ability to earn a four-year degree while working full time during the day. The University has a long history of educating part-time working students and offers additional resources and assistance through the Office of Graduate and Adult Enrollment.
Program Requirements
Students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program gain a solid theoretical foundation of mathematics and science as the basis of study of required technical courses in mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, fluids, and materials. Many of the science and technology courses supplement their lectures with laboratory experiences using equipment and computer software typical of those found in industry, ensuring that graduates of the program are familiar with current technical practices and are able to apply theory to real-world situations.
Internships, which may carry University credit, are available with local companies for students who wish to obtain work experience during their studies.
Learn more about the Mechanical Engineering Technology program:
- Program Outcomes
- Faculty Listing
- AS Program Guide
- BS Program Guide
- Typical BS Sequence
- Course Descriptions
