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Program Description for Automotive Engineering Technology

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Provider Ferris State University - Main Campus (Big Rapids)
Date of last update 8/21/2009
Description The AET program is a third- and fourth-year program that concentrates on engineering skills required by the automotive industry. Students receive hands-on laboratory experience in engineering processes, mechanical testing, metallurgy, emission and dynamometer testing. In addition, an on-the-job engineering internship is an important part of the program. AET is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
Contact Name Gregory Key
Contact Phone Number (231) 591-2652
Contact URL catalog.ferris.edu/programs/256/
Course Length 132 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements Students entering the Automotive Engineering Technology program must have completed the two-year associate degree program at Ferris in Automotive Technology or an equivalent associate degree from another institution. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA in automotive courses and a minimum 2.5 GPA overall. They also must be ready for MATH 116.
Credential Earned Bachelor's Degree
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Federal and State aid programs
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $39,600
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required Yes, 4 hours
New Program No
Completion Rate 100.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 23
Employment Rate Not Available
 
Follow-up information is available for 10 out of 23 graduates:
 
Number Employed: 10
Number in Related Training: 0
Number in the Military: 0
Number Self-Employed: 0
Number not in any of these categories: 0
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Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
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Average Starting Wage Not Available
 
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