The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering Technology curriculum provides
students with the foundation to design, develop,
test, troubleshoot, and manufacture mechanical
devices, including tools, engines, and
machines.
Graduates work with the latest technologies
across diverse fields, such as automotive,
logistics, maintenance, quality assurance,
reliability and testing, manufacturing, robotics,
aerospace, alternative/clean energies,
nanotechnology, biomedical and more.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
College & Schools
Engineering Technology and Computing
Program Type
Major
Mechanical Engineering Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering Technology curriculum provides
students with the foundation to design, develop,
test, troubleshoot, and manufacture mechanical
devices, including tools, engines, and
machines.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
STUDENT SUPPORT & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
The curriculum of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program provides students with the foundation to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines. Emphasis is placed on a broad range of courses including, properties and percusses of engineering materials, thermal-fluid-energy sciences and applications, computer aided design and analysis, mechanical design and analysis, robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing and industrial engineering areas. Students learn how to apply the basic engineering principles and utilize technical skills to the diversified mechanical and manufacturing fields.
- Advanced Robotics and other Hands-on Laboratory
Facilities - Summer Enrichment Programs
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Internship Opportunities
- Math and Engineering Technology Support Center
- Student Work Study Opportunities
- SSU General Scholarship Program
- Travel Opportunities to National Conferences
- Study Abroad Opportunities
Potential employers in the local area: Gulfstream
Aerospace, Hyundai Motor Group Meta Plant America,
Daniel Defense, Georgia Ports Authority, Mitsubishi
Power Americas, Lockheed Martin, and more.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HIGHLIGHTS
A sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a member of the NROTC program, Elaina Cook is turning questions into real-world solutions—spending her time building, learning, and exploring what innovation can look like beyond the classroom.
MET Expected Student Outcomes
Mechanical Engineering Technology is a 4-year ABET-accredited program requiring 120 credits,
with students completing 15 credit hours per semester. It prepares students for the FE and PE exams.
Graduates work with the latest technologies
across diverse fields, such as automotive,
logistics, maintenance, quality assurance,
reliability and testing, manufacturing, robotics,
aerospace, alternative/clean energies,
nanotechnology, biomedical and more.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS
Graduates work with the latest technologies
Graduates work with the latest technologies in a broad range of fields like automotive, logistics, materials, maintenance, quality assurance, reliability and testing, manufacturing, robotics, supply chain, aerospace, alternative/clean energies, nanotechnology, biomedical and more.
