Ivy Tech School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering Technology
Engineering Student Today Tech Wizard Tomorrow
What You'll Learn
When engineering meets technology, organizations get things done better, faster and smarter. As an engineering technician, you can make a difference in how the world completes tasks and sees the future. From finding a smarter way to use a certain machine to designing a new way to utilize people in the workplace, the Engineering Technology program gives students the tools to think smarter, not harder.
In the Engineering Technology program, students will build a solid foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) foundations with a special emphasis on teamwork.
Career Options
After graduation from the Engineering Technology program, students can expect to work in a variety of industries. Typically, there will be a focus on teamwork and strategy to make sure that companies can use software and equipment in ways that will make their business more profitable and efficient.
TRANSFER Options
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Engineering Technology can start their career right away or chose to continue their education at a four-year university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. Ivy Tech has partnerships with many institutions to ensure student's can transfer their credits seamlessly.
There are more traditional transfer options, as well as our Guaranteed Admissions Pathway that allows qualified graduates to automatically enter into their bachelor's degree program at our two partners:
Engineering technicians take equipment and tools and apply it to engineering processes. For example, if an organization wants to be able to make products faster or with less employees, engineering technicians can help solve that problem. With an Associate of Science in Engineering Technology, graduates will gain the skills and knowledge to help them grow in their career both in the classroom and in the workforce.
You can easily find ways to make things work better or faster.
You are good with numbers and enjoy math.
You want to work in a field that requires teamwork.
You enjoy technology like computers and other electronics.
Sound Like You?
If you thought "yes" to any of the statements above, a career in Engineering Technology might be perfect for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the knowledge assessment.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Engineering Technology Courses
Descriptions of engineering technology courses can be found in our online course catalog.
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Formats
Due to the nature of the engineering technology profession and how much hands-on learning we incorporate into the curriculum, all Ivy Tech engineering courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format.
Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy
The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to Ivy Tech
If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out toyour local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our freeKnowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed withinMyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet withyour advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in yourMyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
Accredited Program
Ivy Tech Columbus, and Fort Wayne are proud to be accredited by ABET, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization whose accreditation ensures a program's quality standards will produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce. This accreditation is typically held by four-year universities, so it is well known in the industry and particularly beneficial to Ivy Tech graduates when seeking out jobs.
This program is flexible! The Engineering Technology program is designed to be a transfer program, however as engineering firms work to find new ways to reduce cost and increase productivity, the demand for Engineering Technicians is increasing. The Fort Wayne program is accredited by the ETAC (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission) of ABET. With the ET-AS degree, you can get a high-paying job, and continue to work on a Bachelor’s degree at PFW or another university.
Program Chair, Assistant Professor & Department Chair
Valparaiso
Larry Pritchett
Program Chair & Assistant Professor
Terre Haute
Johnny L. Lyons
Program Chair & Assistant Professor
Kokomo
Fred R. King
Program Chair & Assistant Professor
Columbus
Andy Bell
Program Chair & Associate Professor
Fort Wayne
Wangling Yu
Program Chair, Assistant Professor & Department Chair
Valparaiso
Larry Pritchett
Program Chair & Assistant Professor
Terre Haute
Johnny L. Lyons
Program Chair & Assistant Professor
Kokomo
Fred R. King
Program Chair & Assistant Professor
Columbus
Andy Bell is the Department Chair of Engineering at Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast. He is responsible for the development of the Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology and Engineering programs at Fort Wayne. Andy worked at ITT GS where he designed, analyzed, and tested many defense and space products to include weather satellites and U.S. Army radios. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts.
Wangling (Warren) Yu is currently the Department Chair of Engineering Technologies of Ivy Tech Community College, Valparaiso, Indiana. He received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the City University of New York in 1992, specializing in control theory and electronic technology. He was a test engineer for over 15 years, providing technical leadership in the certification, testing and evaluation of custom integrated security systems. Before joining ITCC, he was a faculty member in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Department of Purdue University Northwest.
Larry taught Computer Science and Computer Engineering at Penn State, Computer Science at Lycoming College, Computer Engineering Technology and Information Technology at Indiana State University, and for the past two years Engineering, Electrical, and Computer Technology at Ivy Tech. Larry managed I.T. services for a global company that sliced trees into veneer. and managed prototype development projects for Rose-Hulman Ventures. Larry has a Masters in Information Technology, from Indiana State University with advanced PhD coursework in Computer Science & Engineering from Penn State.
My focus as a teacher is on what you can DO. I know students are most concerned about grades, but that's my last concern. I want you to learn something - hopefully many things! - that can help advance your career goals. From my point of view, we're in this together - that's why I will commonly address my classes as Team.
— Larry Pritchett
Johnny’s current assignment at Ivy Tech Kokomo is in the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science. His current responsibilities include Assistant Professor of practice and Program Chair for Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Johnny has taught at the Ivy Tech Kokomo campus since August 2022 , where he began as an adjunct instructor teaching engineering technology courses. Johnny had a long standing career of 39.5 years with Delphi Electronics and Safety with positions beginning as a student intern and progressing through Electrical Design Engineer, Senior design Engineer and Senior Engineering Manager until retirement in 2016. He is a Purdue University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology.
Fred R King is currently the Department Chair of Engineering Programs at Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus, Indiana. He received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee Alabama, specializing in mechanics of materials. He was a mechanical engineer for 20 years for Cummins Engine Company working for several departments during his tenure. He provided technical leadership in Product Design, Product Development, Advanced Concepts, and Vehicle Systems. Fred joined ITCC over 14 years ago. He was an adjunct professor for 10 years, then became the department chair of Engineering programs in April 2019.
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