Associate Degrees
Our Associate in Engineering Technology Program delivers foundational knowledge and hands-on learning in the testing, measurement and implementation of secured digital systems and devices. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals you need to develop a versatile skillset that helps you become agile and adaptable in today’s quickly evolving tech space, from programming languages and data management, to interconnected devices and security protocols.
Our Engineering Technology Program Specializations are anchored with Tech Core—curriculum designed to help you build a foundation of interdisciplinary skills you’ll need for today’s Internet of Things (IoT) economy. You’ll learn relevant skills, giving you a hands-on foundation in engineering technology, information technology and software and information systems. If you are interested in the STEM career field, exploring how technology is used to improve processes in a production environment, then one of these specializations may be right for you.
You’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program.1 It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.
Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.
Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years.**
*Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 15-17 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 15-17 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.
Embedded Degree
Your Associate in Engineering Technology builds on the Engineering Technology Certificate Program, incorporating those courses into your associate degree. Should you decide later to pursue a related bachelor’s degree at DeVry, you will receive credit for all of your successfully completed courses.2
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
Career
Regardless of the pathway you choose, your Associate in Engineering Technology Program will help prepare you to apply industry-relevant skills, knowledge and techniques to solve technology problems. You will learn to conduct tests and measurements, analyze the results and design and implement solutions.
With an Associate in Engineering Technology, you can consider careers including, but not limited to:
Program Courses
The Associate Degree Program in Engineering Technology consists of a minimum of 64 credit hours divided into:
General Education (Essentials)
26 credits
Tech Core
12 credits
Program Focus
15 credits
Career Preparation
1 credit
Specialization
10 credits
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You will select applicable courses from the College of Engineering & Information Sciences and the College of Business & Management provided prerequisites are met. Courses within other Colleges may be applicable with permission from the appropriate academic administration.
1As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Cybersecurity and Networking, Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Cyber Security and Networking and Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
2 Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
3At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credits will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.