Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Technology

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Boost Your Career With In-Demand Expertise

As an Engineering Technology (ET) student, you'll study basic engineering principles and technical skills. ET prepares you for automation, quality, and production positions in industries like defense, aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, healthcare, manufacturing, and mining. Potential employers include NASA, Festo, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, GE, GM, Lockheed Martin, Intel, Texas Instruments, Boeing, IBM, Tesla, and many others.

In addition to relevant, up-to-date classes, you'll gain practical experience through labs, research projects, and a capstone course. You'll graduate with the ability to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and expand engineering systems of all types. Through this flexible, convenient degree program, you'll be equipped with more than theory and textbook knowledge. You'll be ready for a strong start on the job with skills you can apply right away.

The program provides the essential knowledge to enter into the industry in careers, such as:

Engineering Technologist - average salary, $104,917₁
Engineering Technician - average salary, $44,784₁
Testing Technician - average hourly rate, $20.152
Integration Technician - average salary, $34,470₁

Click here to learn more about Capitol's Engineering program from the Dr. Nayef Abu-Ageel.

_{1. Salary based upon 2020 Glassdoor salary data}

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Why Capitol?

Our location puts you in the heart of the action.

The Baltimore/ Washington D.C. area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the United States, making it easier to find internships and high-paying jobs.

Our classes are taught by working professionals.

Engineering technology is constantly evolving, which makes our faculty extremely valuable since many are experts in the field.

Our motto, ‘find a way, or make one’ delivers job ready skills.

Hands on classes, combined with extracurricular clubs like; League of Legends, the robotics club, and the gaming club help you hone the skills needed to excel in the workplace.

Support for you

Whatever type of resource you need - a way to improve your math skills, a place to exercise, help with a job search or a disability - we have facilities and personnel ready to help.

Capitol Tech Opportunities

student in fusion lab working with 3D printer

Team-Oriented, Multidisciplinary Projects

Professionals from all backgrounds collaborate in the real-world, so we’ve structured our labs to operate the same way. Students majoring in electrical engineering, cybersecurity, astronautical engineering and others all form teams to collaborate, trouble-shoot and explore what’s possible in our labs.

Fusion Lab

Collaborate with other students and work on student-created, student-led projects in our Fusion Lab. Here, multiple 3-D printers, a 1.4-watt laser and computers pre-loaded with modeling software are at your disposal to work on picosatellite shell development and creation, high altitude balloon payload projects and other activities.

Capstone Project

You have the chance to showcase your classroom knowledge in your capstone project, which is required for graduation. Depending on your major, this could be writing a report and giving an oral presentation or building, designing and testing a working prototype.

Co-Ops and Internships

An internship is an essential first step to launching your career. Our reputation helps to open doors, plus our career services office provides guidance on how to write a resume to career-related events and much more.

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The Capitol Commitment

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Degree Details

Curriculum

The bachelor of science in engineering technology degree (BSET) is a total of 121 credits, which covers technical courses, mathematics and sciences, English and social science courses.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science - 121 credits

Technical Courses - 57 credits
CT-152 Introduction to UNIX	3
CT-240 Internetworking Routers and Switches	3
NT-100 Computer Architecture and Construction	3
NT-150 Computer Networking	3
MEC-375 Engineering Safety	3
CS-150 Introduction to Programming Using C	3
EL-100 Introduction to DC/AC Circuits	3
EL-150 DC/AC Circuit Analysis	3
EL-200 Electronic Devices and Circuits	3
EL-204 Digital Electronics	3
EL-261 Introduction to Communications Circuits and Systems	3
EL-262 Microprocessors and Microassembly	3
MEC-155 Intro to Materials Science	3
IAE-201 Introduction to Information Assurance Concepts	3
MEC-215 Intro to Engineering CAD	3
IAE-250 Comprehensive Computer and Network Security	3
TC-458 Comprehensive Computer and Network Security	3
MEC-370 Electronics and Instrumentation	3
Technical Elective *	3
Mathematics and Sciences - 22 credits
CH-120 Chemistry	3
MA-112 Intermediate Algebra	3
MA-114 Algebra and Trigonometry	4
MA-128 Introduction to Statistics	3
MA-202 General Physics II	3
Math or Science Elective	3
English Communications - 9 credits
EN-101 English Communications I	3
EN-102 English Communications II	3
EN-408 Writing Seminar	3
Humanities/Social Sciences - 18 credits
BUS-301 Project Management	3
HU-331 or HU-332 Arts and Ideas	3
SS-351 Ethics	3
Humanities Electives*	3
Social Science Electives*	3
Social Science or Business Electives*	3
General Electives - 15 credits

*See appropriate department for approved list.

**Any course may be taken to satisfy the general elective requirement.

Please check with an Academic Advisor to confirm degree requirements and program electives.

Educational Objectives:
1. Within three to five years of graduation, ET graduates will have successful careers in the fields of engineering technology.
2. Within three to five years of graduation, ET graduates will show commitment to continuing their education to improve their professional expertise so as to adapt to an evolving work environment.
3. Within three to five years of graduation, ET graduates will demonstrate effective communication capabilities and a strong commitment to teamwork while working in diverse cultural and interdisciplinary environment.
Student Outcomes:

Upon graduation, graduates will demonstrate:
1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2021-2022 academic year, beginning in Fall 2021 and continuing through Summer 2022:

There is no charge for online application, $25 fee for paper application
Full-time tuition is $12,915 per semester, plus fees
The active duty military tuition rate is $250 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
The retired military tuition rate is $746 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years
For the cost of living in Capitol Technology University's modern residential facility, click here.
Academic Fee for UAS-120 $500

For 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition and fees, click here.

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