Central Washington University | Mechanical Engineering Technology Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

About
Offices
Transfer Center
Transfer Maps
Mechanical Engineering Technology Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Mechanical Engineering Technology Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology (MET) has an emphasis in mechanical or manufacturing technology. The major provides a broad foundation in the practical application of mechanical engineering principles.

Likely Career Paths

Each year, our graduates have a nearly 100% job placement.

Professionals involved with structures and motion in mechanical systems are often designers of mechanical systems, work in metallurgical laboratories, space vehicles, as well as the more common devices and products.

Aerospace, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Renewable Energy, Hydropower, Building Energy/Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems.

Key Considerations

Cost: University-wide costs (Visit the CWU Financial Aid site for more information). Course fees range from $5- $40 per course.

Location: Ellensburg

Primary contact: met@cwu.edu | 509-963-1756 | CWU Mechanical Engineering Technology

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	Transfer Course #
ENG 310	See TES
MATH 172	MATH& 151
MATH 173	MATH& 152
CHEM 111 + CHEM 111 LAB	CHEM& 121 or TES

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	Transfer Course #
CHEM 181 + CHEM 181 LAB	CHEM& 161
PHYS 111 with LAB	PHYS& 114
PHYS 112 with LAB	PHYS& 115
PHYS 113 with LAB	PHYS& 116

Course Planning

1st and 2nd Year Courses or Areas of Study

CWU Course #	Transfer Course #
PHYS 181 with LAB	PHYS& 221
PHYS 182 with LAB	PHYS& 222
PHYS 183 with LAB	PHYS& 223
EET 221 + EET 221 LAB	ENGR& 204
ETSC 160	ENGR& 122
ETSC 265	ENGR& 111& ENGR& 112*
ETSC 311	ENGR& 214
ETSC 312	ENGR& 225
MET 314 + MET 314 LAB	ENGR& 224
MET 327 + MET 327 LAB	ENGR& 215

*or ENGR& 123

The Transfer Equivalency Site (TES)provides CWU equivalencies for courses at other colleges and universities.

Advising Notes

Any Washington state DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) degree will satisfy all general education requirements.
Students transferring with an AS-T (Associate in Science-Transfer) will need to take additional coursework to fulfill CWU general education requirements.
There is an example academic plan on the MET website.
Those students who are interested in taking advanced engineering courses after graduation should complete the general physics sequence (PHYS 181, 182, 183) and mathematics through differential equations.
Students pursuing the MET degree should work with the departmental advisor to ensure that the prerequisites for the upper-division electives have been met. Due to the number of hours in this program, some students may find that this program requires additional time to complete.
A minimum of a 2.25 GPA is required in the program.
Be aware there are several courses that require minimum grades to continue to progress in the program:
- MATH 173 Calculus II (C or better)
- PHYS 182/182LAB General Physics II (C+ or better)
- PHYS 112/112LAB Introductory Physics II (C+ or better)
- ETSC 311 Statics (C+ or better)
- ETSC 312 Mechanics of Materials (C+ or better)
Major requirements may change over time; students will be expected to meet the catalog requirements in place at the time they are admitted to the major.