Mechatronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Mechatronics Technology degree program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as a Mechatronics technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. The Degree program teaches skills in Mechatronics Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC’s, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers.
Students are accepted into the Mechatronics Technology degree program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 4 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 63 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- South Campus (Dublin)
- North Campus (Sandersville)
Articulation Agreements
For information on further advancing your education after completing your Associate of Applied Science Degree, see our Articulation (Transfer) Agreements.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Mechatronics degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechatronics Technology degree program are prepared for employment as an industrial electricians or Mechatronics technicians. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,624.00
Books & Supplies: $1,600.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communications
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
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Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
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Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.
Occupational Courses
Choose 6 credit hours from the following course prefixes:
IDSY, AIRC, MCHT, WELD, ELCR, AUMF, BUAS
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Program Pathway
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 4