Program Details
Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied ScienceVirginia Peninsula Community College
Mechanical Engineering Technology is a great fit for students who want to take a hands-on approach to mechanical engineering. Mechanical Engineering Technologists participate in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of industrial machinery, consumer products, engines, and other equipment. Virginia Peninsula's Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology program emphasizes the application of scientific and engineering principles. The curriculum is grounded in math, science, and engineering principles with practical lessons in computer-aided drawing and design, composite materials, hydraulics, and other technical areas.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Credit Requirements
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | VPCC waives the SDV 100 requirement for all students transferring with a previously earned degree, regardless of whether it was earned in high school (via dual enrollment) or afterward. Please submit your transcripts for evaluation to receive transfer credit. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | VPCC waives the SDV 100 requirement for all students transferring with a previously earned degree, regardless of whether it was earned in high school (via dual enrollment) or afterward. Please submit your transcripts for evaluation to receive transfer credit. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Please submit your transcripts and records of professional certifications and licenses, military service, and exam grades for evaluation of credit for prior learning. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/transfer-to-vpcc/ |
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College Level Information
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) provides affordable, high-quality education and workforce training for residents of the Virginia Peninsula. With flexible schedules, convenient locations, small classes for personalized attention, and strong industry partnerships, VPCC prepares students for seamless four-year university transfers or in-demand careers. VPCC offers scholarships, internships, and are nationally recognized for supporting military families. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/admissions/ |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance and program placement. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance and program placement |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Virginia's community colleges offer students more than the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate; they provide a gateway to the Commonwealth's four-year colleges. Through system-wide negotiated agreements, students who graduate from a Virginia community college with an associate degree and the minimum grade point average required by the four-year college are guaranteed admission to many of the Commonwealth's colleges and universities. Students should review the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for the four-year institution they wish to attend to learn more about the process: https://www.vpcc.edu/academics/transfer/guaranteed-admission-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Technician Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Energy Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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| 17-3027.01 | Automotive Engineering Technicians | Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3027.00 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3024.01 | Robotics Technicians | Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
Cost To Complete
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