Associate in Applied Science, Machine Tool Technology
Philadelphia, USA
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,083 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The associate in applied science degree in Machine Tool Technology emphasizes advanced manufacturing technologies. Students are prepared to work in precision tooling, machining and manufacturing. Graduates could qualify for positions as machine tool operators; machinists; Computerized Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinists and programmers; Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM) operator/programmers; computer-aided drafting/design and computer-aided machining/manufacturing (CAD-CAM) programmers, toolmakers, mold makers and inspectors.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and operations of conventional/manual machines; Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate competency in programming and operating Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) systems, machines and tool.
- Communicate advanced technological concepts and practices in oral, written and graphical formats.
- Accurately perform conversions, computations and calculations needed for parts production.
- Demonstrate knowledge of project management processes related to be machining operation.
- Demonstrate knowledge in understanding of machine shop safety as well as industry safety principles and practices.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Delaware County Community College's Educational Foundation awards approximately $300,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donor. The application period for scholarships each year runs from mid-February to mid-April.
Curriculum
First Semester
- Print Layout and Measurement for Machining
- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Lathe Operations I
- Technical Communications
- Algebra or Business Precalculus or College Algebra
Second Semester
- English Composition I
- Lathe Operations II
- Milling Operations I
- Solids (CAM) Modeling
- Business Precalculus or Business Calculus or College Algebra or Precalculus
Third Semester
- English Composition II: Writing About Literature
- CNC Machine Tool Operations
- Milling Operations II
- CAM Solids I
- Any Oral Communication (OC) designated course
Fourth Semester
- Technical Physics
- CNC Programming
- CAM Solids II
- Electrical Discharge Machining
- Any Diversity and Social Justice (DJ) and Global Understanding (GU) designated Social Science course
English Language Requirements
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