Build Your Technical Skills With an AS in Engineering Technology
If you’re looking to enter the world of developing systems, components and processes, an Associate of Science (AS) in Engineering Technology could be the next step for you. With Southern New Hampshire University’s on-campus program, you’ll explore graphical communication, electro-mechanical systems, testing and experimentation and fabrication.
Here, you’ll participate in our multi-disciplinary design sequence, collaborating with students from other programs to bring solutions to design problems from concept to implementation. This will help you develop the technical and transferable skills that are in demand in the workplace.
SNHU has modelled its engineering programs in accordance with the international CDIO initiative, "an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers that stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving, Designing, Implementing, and Operating real-world systems and products." CDIO is a prominent engineering educational philosophy and is intended to achieve a fine balance between project-based, hands-on learning and traditional, theory-based engineering education. No matter your interest, the program will help you develop the necessary skills to begin your chosen career.
See Yourself Succeed in Engineering Technology
The AS in engineering technology is a great fit for those wanting to enter the technical world of engineering or for those hoping to continue their education in the future. With your associate degree, you will feel prepared to jump into an entry-level role in the industry, having studied topics such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturing processes and PLC programming.
The credits you earn from your associate engineering technology degree at SNHU seamlessly stack into our campus-based BS in Engineering Technology. This means you could earn 2 degrees in the same time it takes to get just 1.
As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of majoring in engineering technology at SNHU include:
- Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success
- Affordability. It’s our mission to make higher education more accessible. That’s why SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire
- Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who are experienced in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands
- Opportunity. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni and strong connections with employers for internship and career opportunities
- Campus experience. Enjoy more than 75 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH, named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine
Career Outlook
Earning an associate degree in engineering technology can help prepare you for entry-level positions in a wide variety of fields. Bridging the gap between engineers and skilled technicians, you could play a critical role in implementing, maintaining and improving technical systems.
Graduates may pursue careers in fields including:
- Electronics
- Automation
- Computer systems
- Civil engineering
- Renewable energy
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians made a median annual salary of $72,800 in 2023.1
SNHU is dedicated to helping students find meaningful internships that offer them hands-on experience to give them a head start on their peers when they enter the job market. Both inside and outside the classroom, SNHU is developing the next generation of engineers.
Courses and Curriculum
Our campus-based, 60-credit engineering technology degree offers hands-on, project-based classes that focus on independent research skills, teamwork, communication skills and mentoring. The AS degree aligns closely with the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program, following a core design sequence shared across the engineering disciplines.
Upon completion of the engineering technology associate degree program at Southern New Hampshire University, graduates should:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components or processes appropriate to the discipline
- Apply written, oral and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments, as well as identify and use appropriate technical literature
- Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team
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| CS 113 | This course introduces computational thinking and computer programming using a modern programming language. Students will be introduced to basic programming concepts and will learn fundamental programming constructs and structures including variables, data types, expressions, conditional/iterative control structures, functions and parameters, arrays/vectors, simple I/O and file I/O. Students will apply them in solving many small real application problems and develop critical skills in problem solving, testing and debugging, and gain an understanding of the role of computation. This course has an associated lab class required for students to take concurrently. | Introduction to Programming |
| EG 208 | This course provides a broad survey of the fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering. It focuses on material microstructure and its impact on various bulk properties. The relationship between properties, structure, processing, and performance will be a repeating theme in this course. We will pay most attention to metals as about 80% of the elements form metallic bonds with an introduction to ceramics and polymers. The course includes introduction to the mechanical, thermal, and electrical, properties of materials. Through the course, we will discuss case studies that relate materials to applicable engineering design. | Materials Science |
| Total Credits: 60 | ||
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1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineering-technicians.htm (viewed July 3, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.