Ivy Tech School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
Engineering
Engineering Where Science and Design Meet
What You'll Learn
Simply put, engineering is the combination of math, science, design and technology. Engineers can see the most complex product, take it apart and tell you exactly how it works. How cool is that?
Engineering is broken down into several different areas. From electronics to medicine, engineers are needed throughout many organizations and companies. In the Engineering program here at Ivy Tech, you will gain a great foundation in science, math and engineering that will prepare you for a career as an engineer.
Career Options
Graduates from the Engineering program will be prepared to complete their four-year degree in a variety of engineering disciplines. From electrical engineering to biomedical engineering, there are many different fields that this degree program will help prepare you for.
TRANSFER AS A JUNIOR
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Engineering degree programs have the foundation needed to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree if desired.
Degree Types Offered
Credential Type
Associate Degrees – Transferable Degrees
Long-Term Certificate
– known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Short-Term Certificate
– known as a Certificate (CT)
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
Associate Degrees – Transferable Degrees
Engineers see the world differently. From knowing how to design something to understanding why something works the way it does, engineering is a great field to study for those who are curious and love to solve problems. With an Associate of Science in Engineering, graduates are prepared to transfer to a four-year engineering program to earn their bachelor's degree.
Graduates of the AS in Engineering can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university where they can earn a bachelor’s degree. The AS in Engineering is designated as a TSAP program (which stands for “Transfer Single Articulation Pathway”), which enables students to transfer to Indiana public four-year institutions with automatic junior status. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring to a four-year college. Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your degree at Ivy Tech.
Mechanical engineers keep this world spinning. From designing better machines to troubleshooting a small engine, mechanical engineering is a great field to study for those who like to get their hands dirty and solve problems. With an Associate of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, graduates are prepared to transfer to a four-year engineering program to earn their bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Graduates of the AS in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university where they can earn a bachelor’s degree. The AS in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering is designated as a TSAP program (which stands for “Transfer Single Articulation Pathway”), which enables students to transfer to Indiana public four-year institutions with automatic junior status. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring to a four-year college. Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your degree at Ivy Tech.
Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the AS in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to. Learn more about Transfer as a Junior (TSAP) programs
Time to Complete
An Associate of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering degree can be achieved in 4 semesters, or about two years.
Required Courses
Graduates must complete a total of 70 credit hours:
Long-Term Certificate
known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Want to build a strong foundation in engineering? With the Engineering Technical Certificate (TC), you will have the knowledge you need to be ready for a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Short-Term Certificate
known as a Certificate (CT)
Want to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering? With the Freshman Engineering Certificate (CT), you will be well prepared for a four-year program by building a foundation in engineering principals like math, computer science and physics.
Did you like playing with blocks or Legos as a kid?
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and working with numbers?
Are you a logical thinker who enjoys analyzing problems?
Are you excited to jump into college-level math courses?
Do you want to start an in-demand job?
Does This Sound Like You?
If you thought "yes" to any of the questions above, a career in engineering may be just what you are looking for! 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 Courses
Descriptions of engineering courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:
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 hands-on nature of the engineering profession, 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.
This comprehensives two-year program prepares students for entrance into professional engineering schools. It is designed to extend the scope of student undergraduate education by avoiding premature specialization. Required courses emphasize fundamental knowledge and skills in calculus, geometry, algebra, trigonometry, statics, dynamics, electrical/mechanical principles, thermodynamics, engineering graphics and design, physics, chemistry, humanities, and the social sciences.
Department Chair | School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
Majid Mohseni
Department Chair
David R. Ely
Department Chair | School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
Majid Mohseni
Department Chair
Department Chair of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science since Fall 2018, mentoring and supporting program chairs in their day-to-day activities and careers
Program Chair of Engineering since 2013, actively engaged in program/course development and teaching to meet current workforce needs in the state of Indiana
15+ years’ experience engaging and mentoring undergraduate students in STEM programs through research projects
Pharmaceutical and materials researcher with more than fifteen years’ experience conducting both modeling and experimental investigations
Currently investigating the kinetics of nanoparticle dissolution at the meso-continuum level using the phase field method.
Professor Majid Mohseni is the Department Chair at Ivy Tech Valparaiso. He holds an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering. Professor Mohseni spent four years working in the Gulf of Mexico as a Production Engineer for enhanced oil recovery. There, he was responsible for the design of fracturing and secondary recovery.
He also served as Assistant Dean for four years and worked as a Department Chair for Design and Drafting, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Engineering, and Energy Technology for over 16 years. Professor Mohseni loves to work with students and witness their success stories after their college lives. He's helped thousands of students in different fields accomplish their goals, and has stayed in touch with many of them. Above all, Professor Mohseni is deeply passionate about the renewable industry and works hard to grow student interest in the field.
Questions About the Program?
Future Students
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Current Students
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Engineering program and your certificate and degree options.
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
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