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Machine Tool Technology Program

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UndergraduateTechnical Diploma

Program Level

Undergraduate

Requirements

The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Blueprint Reading

3

course

Introduction to Machine Tools

6

course

Bench Work

3

course

Forming and Shaping

3

course

Drill Press

6

course

Basic Lathe I

4

course

Basic Lathe II

3

course

Advanced Lathe

4

course

Basic Mill I

4

course

Basic Mill II

3

course

Advanced Mill

4

course

Precision Grinding

2

Total Hours

45


Additional Exit Points:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies

The highest exit point in the Machine Tool Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Machine Tool Technology. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.

General Education Core

hours

English Composition Elective

3

Math Elective

3

Natural Science Elective

3

Behavioral Science Elective

3

Humanities Elective

3

Core Total

15

Technical Diploma Total

45

Degree Total

60


Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Lathe Operator:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Blueprint Reading

3

course

Introduction to Machine Tools

6

course

Drill Press

6

course

Basic Lathe I

4

course

Advanced Lathe

4

Certificate of Technical Studies Total

23

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Mill Operator:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Blueprint Reading

3

course

Introduction to Machine Tools

6

course

Drill Press

6

course

Basic Mill I

4

course

Advanced Mill

4

Certificate of Technical Studies Total

23

Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in CNC Operator:

Code

Title

Hours

course

Blueprint Reading

3

course

Introduction to Machine Tools

6

course

Basic Lathe I

4

course

Basic Mill I

4

course

CNC

6

Certificate of Technical Studies Total

23


Special Comments:

  • Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest-level exit point is 2 years. 

  • Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.