The Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.M.E.) Program prepares students for diverse and dynamic careers in industry. B.S.E.T.M.E. graduates work in fields that require understanding of the relationships and dependencies among materials, product development, manufacturing systems and processes, or energy production, transformation and transmission (including alternative energy). The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences, and courses stress the practical application of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve real world problems. The B.S.E.T.M.E. program provides students with a well-rounded education focused on the knowledge of existing and new developments in their technical specialty. The program offers students the opportunity to specialize in one of three tracks: design, energy, or manufacturing. B.S.E.T.M.E. graduates work with their minds as well as their hands to solve problems related to their chosen area of specialization.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.M.E.) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Admission Requirements

This program is designed to admit students who satisfy the general undergraduate admission requirements of the University and have an associate degree or equivalent college-level course work in one of the following or related technical areas:

• Aerospace Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Climate Control
• Computer-Aided Design
• Drafting
• Energy Technology
• Fluid Power
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Technology
• Powerplant

A minimum grade point average (g.p.a.) of 2.50 is required for admission to the program. Students with a g.p.a. of 2.0 to 2.5 may be admitted as pre-engineering technology students, and may transfer into the engineering technology program upon successful completion of MAT 1800 and PHY 2130 with a g.p.a. of 2.50. 

Required Background: Any student deficient in any course listed under Lower Division Technical Transfer Credit will be required to remove the deficiency before completing fifteen credits in basic science/mathematics and technical core courses.

A Mathematics Placement Examination is required of entering students who have not already earned advanced credit in pre-calculus.

Program Requirements

Candidates for the B.S.E.T.M.E. degree must earn a minimum of 124 credits, which includes University General Education requirements. University policy allows a maximum of sixty-four semester credits transferred from community colleges to Wayne State, but students following University-approved articulation agreements with community colleges are able to exceed the maximum of sixty-four credits; a minimum of thirty semester credits must be earned from Wayne State, and at least twenty-four must be in the Division of Engineering Technology courses. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the University and the College and must conform to Division academic standards.

In order to graduate, the University requires a minimum 2.0 g.p.a. in total resident credit, and the Division a minimum 2.0 g.p.a. in total coursework in the area of specialization; as well as satisfaction of all University Undergraduate General Education requirements.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology requires a minimum of 124 credits as outlined in the following curriculum.