The program is designed for those who wish to expand and build upon the base of technical knowledge they have acquired through work experience and academic training. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume technical and leadership positions in all areas of quality within manufacturing companies. Ferris has tailored the program for the part-time student by offering technical core coursework in the evenings. In addition, credit earned in equivalent courses taken at other accredited colleges and universities may be applied toward total degree requirements. Students must have a manufacturing based technology associates degree or equivalent.
College algebra is also a requirement.
In this program, students learn to perform basic tool room operations on lathes, mills, grinders and drilling machines. Students also receive a well-rounded general education through required and elective courses. Graduates of this two-year program are ready for immediate employment with businesses and industry throughout the nation. Students who do not meet requirements enter the program under the pre-technology sequence. Graduates must complete all Ferris general education requirements as outlined in the General Education section of the University catalog.