Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology Degree

Associate of Applied Science
Virginia Western Community College

The Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology program prepares students to work as an Engineering Technician in fields such as logistics, medical devices, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and building technologies. Students may also transfer to a four-year school with this degree.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This Career Studies Certificate program consists of technical courses, which offer hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software, and prepares students to apply engineering principles and technology to produce 2D detailed drawings and 3D models. The student will learn industry design standards and the application and usage of popular CAD software.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students who do not demonstrate readiness for the college-level math will be required to will select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Western Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Entry-level or advanced opportunities in mechanical design, automated manufacturing, architecture, engineering and computer-aided industrial sites. Positions include drafter, CAD technician, detailer or designer. Other job titles may include CAD, engineering, or industrial technician.
Program Successes & Highlights The courses in the program are for students seeking to gain CAD software knowledge and qualifications relative to the industry, to become CAD Certified, to update their current technical CAD skills, or to complete the required courses in the Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology Associate Degree options.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology Degree
67
Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology Degree
67
MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
67
SDV 101 - Orientation to Engineering and Mathematics
2
SDV 101 - Engineering & Math
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111
3
ENG 111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 128
3
MEC128
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 113
4
ETR113 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD 111
3
CAD111 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD 241
3
CAD241 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 113
3
MEC113 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 131 or EQUIVALENT
3
MEC131 or EGR140 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MEC 162
3
MEC162 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 237
4
ETR237 RQ
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 250
3
IND250 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 132 or EQUIVALENT
3
MEC132 or EGR246 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITN 154 or PHY 201
8
ITN 154 or PHY 201
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITN 154 or PHY 201
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE
3
SOCSCI FA20 - 3cr
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE
3
HUM/Fine Arts - FA22 (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IND 230
3
IND230 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND251 or UMS 140
6
IND251 or UMS 140 RQ
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND251 or UMS 140
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 127
2
SAF127 RQ
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 238 or IND 290
3
ETR 238
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 290
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 131 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
3
MTH 131 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 111 BASIC TECHNICAL MATH
3
MTH 111 Basic Tech Math
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ETR 286 or CAD 298
3
ETR286 or CAD298
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 286 or CAD298
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Western Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
519
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses.
Transfer Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
First Year Student Catalog Year A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology - MechatronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree Advanced Manufacturing Tech: Manufacturing Engineering TechAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in MechatronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Technician SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Mechatronics AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - MechatronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansImplement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 67 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering Technology Degree at Virginia Western Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $170 Per Credit $11,390 $0 $11,390 Includes Dual Enrollment
Fees
Fees $15 Per Credit $1,005 0 $1,005
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.