Program Overview
Prepare to apply engineering principles to real-world systems, products, and technologies with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from the University of North Alabama. This four-year undergraduate program is designed to help students develop diverse engineering and practical skills while understanding engineering’s role in shaping and improving society.
Why Choose This Program?
- Choose a career-focused program option. Students may pursue options in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Power Generation Engineering Technology, or Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Engineering Technology.
- Study workplace safety and environmental practices. The Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Engineering Technology option focuses on worker health, workplace safety, and sustainable environmental practices.
- Prepare for high-demand industries. Graduates of the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology option leave prepared for careers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer product manufacturing industries.
Curriculum & Coursework
The BS in Engineering Technology requires 120 total credit hours. Students complete general education requirements, Area V coursework, major core requirements, one program option, and general electives as needed. A minor is not required for this major.
Sample Courses:
- ET 100 Introduction to Engineering and Technology
- ET 150 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- ET 200 Manufacturing Processes
- ET 210 Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals and Green Energy
Career Paths & Outcomes
Engineering Technology graduates are prepared for careers in industries that rely on applied engineering, technical systems, manufacturing, power generation, workplace safety, environmental practices, and technology management. Depending on their selected option, students may pursue roles in automotive, aerospace, electronics, consumer product manufacturing, energy, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, and related technical fields.
Common Career Paths:
- Engineering technologist
- Manufacturing technologist
- Electro-mechanical technician or technologist
- Power generation technologist
- Reliability and maintenance technician
- Robotics or automation technician
- CAD/design technician
Student Experience
Engineering Technology students gain experience through applied coursework, labs, career-focused program options, and a capstone experience. The curriculum includes opportunities to work with technical drawing, CAD, manufacturing processes, electronics, materials, safety, robotics, electrical systems, power generation, and occupational/environmental safety topics, depending on the student’s selected option.
Opportunities Include:
- Engineering Tech Capstone
- Laboratory-based coursework
- CAD and solid modeling experience
- Manufacturing processes coursework
- Electronics and green energy coursework
- Robotics and automated manufacturing coursework
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Wael Al Kouz
Associate Professor
walkouz@una.edu
Dr. Nagi Buaossa
Assistant Professor
nbuaossa@una.edu
Dr. Bankole Fasanya
Assistant Professor
bfasanya@una.edu
Dr. Yang Geng
Assistant Professor
ygeng1@una.edu
Dr. Ravi Gollapalli
Professor
rgollapalli@una.edu
Dr. Leshan Kimbrough
Professor
lkimbrough2@una.edu
Dr. Xinchuan Liu
Assistant Professor
xliu25@una.edu
Ms. Janice Mariano-Pratt
Senior Administrative Assistant, Engineering & Industrial Professions
jmarianopratt@una.edu
Dr. Dony Pan
Associate Professor
dpan1@una.edu
Dr. Heejoon Park
Assistant Professor
hpark4@una.edu
Dr. Yayu Peng
Assistant Professor
ypeng3@una.edu
Dr. Sayeed Shohag
Assistant Professor
mshohag@una.edu
Dr. Jonathan Sullivan
Professor
jsullivan2@una.edu
Dr. Omar Tahtamooni
Assistant Professor
otahtamooni@una.edu
Dr. Shuo Zhang
Assistant Professor
szhang20@una.edu
Dr. Xiaoman Zhang
Assistant Professor
xzhang49@una.edu
Dr. Rui Zhou
Assistant Professor
rzhou2@una.edu
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