Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

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Earn Your Engineering Technology Degree in As Little As 4 Semesters1

Featuring a strong tech core, our Associate in Engineering Technology delivers foundational knowledge and hands-on learning experience in the testing, measurement and implementation of secured digital systems and devices. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals you need to develop a versatile skillset that helps you  become agile and adaptable in today’s quickly evolving tech space, from programming languages and data management, to interconnected devices and security protocols.

Best of all, you won’t need to wait to show off your growing engineering technology skills, because you’ll earn an embedded Engineering Technology Certificate with a specialization in Machine Learning and Design Techniques if you choose the Associate in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Machine Learning and Design Techniques option2.

Associate in Engineering Technology Specializations

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

Earn your Associate Degree in Engineering Technology in as little as 1 year + 4 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.


Availability

Why DeVry?

Complimentary Laptop

You’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program3. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.

Work With IoT Technologies & Systems

Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.

Certification Exam Reimbursement

Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Cloud+


Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.

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What You'll Learn

The courses in our Associate in Engineering Technology degree program cover the following skills:

  • communicate methods and findings icon

    Communicate Methods and Findings

    Learn to communicate the rationale behind research methods and recommendations while presenting performance objectives, issues and solutions.
  • collaborate in dynamic work environments icon

    Collaborate in Dynamic Work Environments

    Learn to collaborate with colleagues in varying locations and environments to coordinate and share information.
  • complex problem solving icon

    Complex Problem Solving

    Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • digital literacy icon

    Digital Literacy

    Learn to apply appropriate technologies in order to solve digital issues and problems within databases.
  • information technology and networking icon

    Information Technology and Networking

    Learn the fundamentals of today's most common information technology devices and systems, including wireless technologies and local area networks (LANs).
  • cloud computing icon

    Cloud Computing

    Deploy cloud environments and services.
  • electronic devices and systems icon

    Electronic Devices and Systems

    Explore integrated circuits, solid-state devices, and signal processing applications.
  • circuit analysis icon

    Circuit Analysis

    Design and analyze circuits ensuring proper construction, voltage and currents.
  • automation and control icon

    Automation and Control

    Configure and troubleshoot control systems.

Transfer Friendly

Connect with your Admissions Advisor. They’ll work with our Registrar and provide you with their review of your qualifying transfer credits.


Skill Focused Curriculum

Elements of the curriculum are aligned to industry certifications to help you validate your knowledge and skills as you prepare to pursue such certification exams as:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA ITF+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Cloud+
  • PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

Strong Legacy in Tech

At DeVry University, our first Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology program was accredited in 1955, and we offered our first Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering Technology 14 years later. We’re proud to continue this legacy through the programs we offer today.

Degrees in engineering technology at DeVry prepare for careers to solve technology problems.

Career Opportunities

Regardless of the specific pathway you choose, your Associate in Engineering Technology will help prepare you to apply the latest skills, knowledge and techniques to solve technology problems. You will learn to conduct tests and measurements, analyze the results and design and implement solutions.

With an Associate in Engineering Technology, you can consider careers including, but not limited to:

  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    As an electrical engineering technician, you may assist an electrical engineer with designing, developing and testing electrical systems and controllers. Your work might be more theoretical or more hands-on, depending on the specifics of your position.

  • Computer User Support Specialist
    Also known as help-desk technicians, computer user support specialists are responsible for assisting computer users with any problems they encounter. You might be part of a company’s IT team, focusing solely on that organization’s employees, or you might assist end-users with a particular type of hardware or software. Much of this work is remote, performed via phone, chat or email, but you may also make onsite visits to customers.
  • Field Service Technician
    Field service technicians install, maintain and repair equipment and may work in virtually any industry. Unlike computer use support specialists, who work mostly from a remote computer, field service technicians spend most of their time traveling to sites where the equipment is housed.

  • Engineering Technologist (General)
    If your interests are broad, you might enjoy this position. Instead of specializing in a single area, general engineering technologists can solve many different types of engineering problems. You may be able to work under a specialized engineer in an area such as field engineering, product design or technical operations in nearly any imaginable industry.

Program Courses

The Associate in Engineering Technology program consists of a minimum of 64 credit hours divided into:

  • General Education (Essentials): 26 credits
  • Tech Core: 21 credits
  • Automation and Electronic Systems: 6 credits
  • Career Preparation: 1 credit
  • Specialization: 10 credits

General Education Courses

Communication skills

ENGL112 Composition

One of:

SPCH275 Public Speaking
SPCH276 Intercultural Communication

Humanities

One of:

ETHC232 Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions
ETHC334 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Social Sciences

SOCS185 Culture and Society

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

MATH114 Algebra for College Students
PHYS204 Applied Physics with Lab

Personal and Professional Development

CARD205 Career Development
COLL148 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Tech Core Courses

Tech Core

CEIS101 Introduction to Technology and Information Systems
CEIS106 Introduction to Operating Systems
CEIS110 Introduction to Programming
CEIS114 Introduction to Digital Devices
NETW191 Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking
NETW211 Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
SEC285 Fundamentals of Information Systems Security

Program Courses

Automation and Electrical Systems

ECT226 Electronic Device and System Foundations
ECT286 Automation and Controls

Career Preparation

CEIS299 Careers and Technology

Specialized Courses

General Option

You will select applicable courses from the College of Engineering & Information Sciences and the College of Business & Management provided prerequisites are met. Courses within other Colleges may be applicable with permission from the appropriate academic administration.

Build Skills at Your Pace with Stackable Degrees

Your Associate in Engineering Technology builds on the Engineering Technology Certificate, incorporating those courses into your associate degree.Should you decide later to pursue a related bachelor’s degree at DeVry, you will receive credit for all of your successfully completed courses.2

The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Associate in Engineering Technology FAQs


What do you learn during an engineering technology degree program?

During an associate-level engineering technology degree program at DeVry, you'll have the opportunity to develop engineering skills such as programming, design, machine learning and information technology. While working toward your degree, you'll develop these skills, among others, through hands-on learning opportunities designed to help you prepare for the professional world. You may have the opportunity to develop a broader skillset as you continue your education, or what program you choose.


Is it worth earning an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology?

An Associate Degree in Engineering Technology may be worth it, depending on your individual career goals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an associate-level degree is typically required to pursue entry-level employment options in this field. Additionally, when you earn an Associate in Engineering Technology at DeVry, your earned credits may stack4 toward our Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology should you decide to continue your education with us.


What can I do with an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology?

An Associate in Engineering Technology degree from DeVry may help prepare you to pursue several different jobs and employment opportunities. Depending on their chosen specialization, graduates of our Associate Degree in Engineering Technology consider, but are not limited to careers such as:

  • Electrical Engineering Technician
  • Computer User Support Specialist
  • Field Service Technician
  • Engineering Technologist (General)

It's important to keep in mind that different companies may have different positions available. Some companies may use a similar titles to describe higher or lower-level positions, since job titles and job requirements are not standardized across the industry.


What makes our Associate in Engineering Technology unique?

Our curriculum offers four specialization options. With a fully embedded IT Essentials Certificate2, you’ll learn the skills you need to become flexible and adaptable in this rapidly changing field.


How does the Associate in Engineering Technology focus on the future of tech?

Our faculty carefully reviews all course content to ensure its longevity. All Engineering Technology programs include our Tech Core curriculum, which will teach you the language of technology. You’ll learn core concepts focused on the interconnectedness of devices, security protocols and the management of both data and people while using the Python programming language throughout your studies.


Why should I earn an Associate in Engineering Technology?

An Associate in Engineering Technology can offer a strong blend of core tech knowledge and options for specialization, allowing you to follow your interests. Should you decide to pursue a related bachelor’s degree at DeVry in the future, every course in your associate degree will count for credit.4


Can I earn an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology online?

You can absolutely earn an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology online. In fact, you can earn one online right here with us at DeVry. Online education can be a great way to continue your education while balancing your other commitments such as a job or family.


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1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur.
3As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Cybersecurity and Networking, Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Software Development, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Network and Communications Management and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements