Top Associate Degrees in Technology

The Community College Program matches you with the Technology Studies program that best fits your needs. With YFU you will pursue your Associate's Degree in in the area of Technology Studies while learning about life in the U.S. and your immediate community. Students have the opportunity to take courses in a variety of subjects to explore interests, expand knowledge, and participate in traditional American past-times and student activities.

Electro-mechanical technicians maintain and repair electro-mechanical equipment including drive systems, position sensors, cabling, and automatic production equipment; work with mechanical and/or electrical engineers to install and evaluate electro-mechanical systems, and build mock-ups of production equipment. As a graduate of the two-year Electro-Mechanical Technology associate degree, you're prepared for the electro-mechanical technician career as well as a number of other related professions - automated equipment technician, electronics technician, field service technician, fluid power technician, and installation technician.

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Mechanical design technicians apply knowledge of mechanical engineering technology to design, develop, and test new or revised machinery. Working primarily on a computer utilizing 2D drafting or 3D modeling programs, you assist product engineers by detailing sections of machine designs. As a graduate of the Mechanical Design Technology program, you're also equipped for such careers as detailer and mechanical drafter. With additional education and/or work experience, you may also become a product designer, lead designer, project engineer, or technical sales/service representative.

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Prepare for a high-tech manufacturing career with Gateway’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology associate degree program. Advanced manufacturing combines mechanical, electronic and information technology to streamline the manufacturing process through intelligent automation. Advanced manufacturing facilities use advanced software and robotics technology to make their processes as efficient as possible. If you enjoy troubleshooting technology and working hands-on with machinery, this program is for you.

Students in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology program will graduate with a wide range of hands-on skills and experience using the tools, equipment and technology used in advanced manufacturing facilities, including FANUC robots, hydraulics and pneumatics equipment, Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, automated process equipment, Snap-on Multimeters, Textronix oscilloscopes, and Starrett Precision measuring instruments. You’ll also gain real-world experience programming CNC machining centers, troubleshooting computer networks, programming and interfacing Rockwell PLCs, and interfacing digital logic circuits.... [-]

The diesel technology program at Seward County Community College features modern late-model engines, such as a C-15 Caterpillar and 60 Series Detroit, to train students. Students are required to have a basic set of tools upon entering the program, tool suppliers and a tool fair will be available to assist students in their selection process.

Diesel technology students at SCCC learn:

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The automotive mechanic's technology program at Seward County Community College provides students with the challenge of accurately diagnosing and correctly repairing late model cars and light trucks. This program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Students train to become successful automotive technicians while learning basic mechanical skills as well as complex diagnostic procedures.

Automotive mechanics technology students at SCCC: