Engineering Technology
Ready to study applied engineering with innovative equipment and tech? Here, you learn engineering graphics, project management, pneumatics and more. The challenges you solve here are designed to prepare you for a successful career.
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Engineers are Built Here
Create and maintain electrical and fluid power circuits with hands-on training. We encourage team collaboration, independent initiative and thorough exploration of engineering principles.
You'll design a product or system to learn cost analysis principles, and 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD). Our modern software includes AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, CATIA and CAM.
Engineering Tech vs. Pre-Engineering
Butler offers both degree paths to give you options. Engineering Technology is an applied program and emphasizes practical applications of engineering principles by building hands-on skills and technical knowledge. Pre-Engineering preps you for transfer to a bachelor's degree program in engineering. You’ll gain theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills in mathematics, physics and engineering principles.
University Transfer and Future Career Options
Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of an Engineering Technology career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.
Your Engineering Technology education can lead you to a future in careers like:
- Electronic technician
- Field engineer
- Machinist
Free Tutoring
Looking for extra help to be successful in physics and math? We have tutors at the El Dorado and Andover campuses. You can visit our tutors in-person and online.
Classes You'll Take
These are some examples of courses in our Engineering Technology program.
- Engineering Graphics
- Materials and Processes of Industry
- Electric Circuits
Engineering Technology (Associate of Science)
Engineering Technology (Associate of Applied Science)
Engineering Technology (Certificate B)
Certificate Information
Ready to get started in Engineering Technology entry level positions? We have options to give you the technical skills you need and a certificate four-year universities will recognize. We also offer certifications in AutoCAD, Revit and Industrial Control Systems.
Prepare yourself for employment in industrial controls, petroleum systems, civil drafting, architectural drafting or even as a manufacturing technician. In two semesters, you can expand your engineering workforce knowledge.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the associate degree program.
Gain the training needed to enter the workforce as a structural, mechanical or architectural drafting technician. In one semester, you’ll develop and fine tune skills needed in this career.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the associate degree program.
Interested in working as a system technician or a Systems Integrator Assistant? In one semester, we prepare you for a successful career in the field.
This certificate option can be taken as a stand-alone program or as an entry path into the associate degree program.
Transfer Information
Wichita State University and Kansas State University
Our Engineering Technology degree transfers to WSU's and KSU's bachelor's degree programs. Your coursework includes drafting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), materials testing and manufacturing processes. We're designed to get you industry ready.
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