1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts and Sciences
BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology
(146 credits)
Department of Engineering and Design
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Why study Mechanical Engineering Technology? Mechanical Engineering Technology is among one of the country’s high demand occupations and has one of the lowest unemployment rates. The current economy thrives on innovation, and mechanical engineers technology majors at the forefront of it, constantly developing not only new and exciting products, but also technologies that improve society and the world. Be part of the future! Career Opportunities Mechanical engineering technology is one of the broadest disciplines in engineering technology. A graduate with a BSMET can expect a wide range of options. Mechanical engineering majors are in high demand in the bio-mechanical field, aeronautics, energy transfer, robotics, automation ,composite materials, alternative energy to name only a few. Many of our graduates have started their careers with some of the major companies around the Northwest. Our graduates currently are employed in a wide range of geographically diverse companies in positions that vary from design, manufacturing, HVAC and supervision. A degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology will provide innumerable choices of rewarding jobs. EWU’s laboratory-intensive, applied program in Mechanical Engineering Technology will prepare you to have a seamless transmission into the workplace, regardless of your career choice. Program Advisor Terry Geyer 319B Computing & Engineering Building Cheney, WA (509)
Department Chair
Esteban Rodriguez-Marek
CEB 319G
(509)
Department Assistant
 Karen Simmons
CEB 319G
(509)
Sample Careers
HVAC Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Materials
Robotics and Automation
Mechanical Engineer

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I w/Lab (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus (5)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
*It is highly recommended that students interested in this program complete the equivalent PHYS General Physics series concurrently with the MATH Calculus series prior to attending Eastern if possible
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
HIST117 History of India (5)
ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5)
ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)
International Studies (one course)
Not recommended to be taken prior to admission to Eastern.
This requirement will be fulfilled within the major degree program while attending EWU.
NOTE: *It is highly recommended that students interested in this program complete the equivalent PHYS General Physics series concurrently with the MATH Calculus series prior to attending Eastern if possible