Program Description

A state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design (CAD) lab and fully equipped mechanical laboratory permit the students to combine both the theoretical and practical aspects of the design as well as the manufacturing of a product.

Graduates of our program are employed in well-paying positions throughout the county, state, and nation. They include engineering aides; mechanical and structural designers; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians; quality assurance technicians; service engineers; and computer-assisted drafters.

Because the curriculum combines writing and reading skills with the humanities and social sciences, our graduates are well-rounded individuals who may transfer to a host of four-year institutions offering the Bachelor of Mechanical Technology. By choosing the proper electives, graduates also may transfer to those institutions offering a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.

Program Requirements

63 credits are required for the degree:

• General Education - 24 credits
• Required Degree Courses - 39 credits

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits

• Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 - Writing and Research  
   
• Humanities (3 credits):  ENG 102 - Writing and Literature  
   
• Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (8 credits):  MATH 131 - College Algebra  and MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)  
   
• Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (4 credits):  PHYSC 111 - College Physics 1 (plus required lab and workshop)  
   
• Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice OR Social Sciences (3 credits): choose from either category, Diversity: Equity, Inclusion Social Justice  OR Social Sciences  
   
• The Arts, World Languages OR World History and Global Awareness (3 credits): choose from any category, The Arts , World Languages  OR World History/Global Awareness  

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses  . 

Required Degree Courses - 39 credits

• CIVIL 103 - Intro to Technology  
• CIVIL 201 - Elements of Strength of Materials  
• ELEC 128 - Electrical Circuits  
• MECH 120 - Industrial Maintenance   
• MECH 144 - Manual Manufacturing 1  
• MECH 145 - Manual Manufacturing 2   
• MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD  
• MECH 224 - CNC Programming  
• MECH 234 - CNC Milling  
• MECH 244 - CNC Turning  
• MECH 265 - Autodesk Inventor  
• MECH 270 - CAD/CAM  
   
• Technical Elective (3 credits): Select ONE of the following   
  • MECH 130 - Co-op Education in Mechanical Technology 1  
  • PHYSC 130 - Physics Survey for Technicians  
  • PHYSC 165 - Principles of Energy  

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Minimum Total Credits: 63

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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