Program Overview
The University of North Alabama’s Associate of Science degree in Mechatronics is a two-year program built to empower graduates with the knowledge and abilities needed for in-demand, high-paying jobs in the integration of modern mechanical and electrical engineering industries.
Why Choose This Program?
- Comprehensive, hands-on curriculum
- Foundational knowledge and abilities required for trade certification
- Choose a concentration that best suits your professional goals
Curriculum & Coursework
Our Associates in Mechatronics program’s core subjects teach the essential concepts necessary for all certification areas and career paths. After completing the core technical courses, students will be primed to obtain industry certification in Industrial Electrical from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. (PMMI) and, in turn, entry-level roles as electrical engineers in a production environment.
Sample Courses:
- MEC 101 Industrial Safety
- MEC 110 Instrumentation and Industrial Management
- MEC 140 AC and DC Fundamentals and Circuits
Once students have met these general education requirements, they will complete two of the three certificates: Controls Systems, Mechanical Systems, or Systems Operations.
Career Paths & Outcomes
With the enormous demand for skilled specialists in the mechatronics field, both within the state of Alabama and nationwide, graduates from UNA’s Associate’s Degree program in Mechatronics will be prepared for an emerging and competitive job market. As a graduate with a degree in Mechatronics, the specific job or specialized industry you pursue will greatly depend on your passions and skill set.
Common Career Paths:
- Robotics Engineer/Technician
- Automation Engineer
- Control System Design/Troubleshooting Engineer
- Data Scientist/Analyst
- Electronics Design Engineer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Software Engineer
Student Experience
As a Mechatronics AS student, you’ll be part of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering (CASE) and the Department of Engineering and Industrial Professions (EIP), where learning happens as much in the lab as in the classroom. Students can get involved through engineering student organizations, hands-on lab and project work, industry co-ops and internships, and mentoring programs, giving you opportunities to build technical skills, connect with employers, and apply your training in real-world manufacturing and automation settings.
Opportunities include:
- CASE Student Ambassadors
- IEEE Student Branch
- Girls Who Code
- LIONS Bridge Program (peer, faculty, and industry mentoring for incoming engineering students)
- Co-op and internship placements through EIP’s industry partnerships
- Industry certification pathways through PMMI (Industrial Electrical, PLC/Controls Systems, Fluid Power and Motor Controls)
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Jonathan F. Sullivan
Department Chair
jsullivan2@una.edu
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