Transfer Options
- Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
- BAS Organizational Supervision
- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
- Southern Arkansas University
- BS Engineering Physics-Engineering Technology Option
Program Description
The focus for this emphasis area is automated and robotic engineering. This degree emphasis can be a stand-alone career technical degree that prepares graduates to go to work or students can transfer the degree to Southern Arkansas University to complete a four-year degree. Automated and robotic technology in today’s workplace calls for individuals who are highly skilled in automated machine programming, operations, and problem-solving. The program prepares technicians who troubleshoot, wire, repair, maintain, program, and control automated and robotic systems found in industrial and manufacturing Industries worldwide. Program content is based on industrial robotic certification modules through FANUCRobotic, the world’s largest manufacturer of robotic equipment and software. Whether it is diagnosing and quickly solving problems so production flow is maintained or assisting engineers in the development and modification of new and existing designs, you will be prepared for a career that is set to grow as technology advances.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.
General Requirements
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (15 hours)
Semester II (15 hours)
| EN 1023 | Engineering Concepts I | 3 |
| EN 1033 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| EE 2013 | Industrial Electricity & Motor Controls | 3 |
| MD 1003 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing I | 3 |
| MD 1403 | Basic Blueprint Reading | 3 |
Semester III (17 hours)
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Students wishing to transfer course work in this degree to Southern Arkansas University for the BS in Engineering Physics-Engineering Technology Option must take ENGL 1123 Composition II.
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Students wishing to transfer course work in this degree to Southern Arkansas University for the BS in Engineering Physics-Engineering Technology Option must take MATH 1023 College Algebra.
Semester IV (16 hours)
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Total Credit Hours: 63