Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology degree will prepare graduates in the applied aspects of science and that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product development, industrial practices and engineering operation functions. Graduates are referred to as Engineering Technologists and work as members of the engineering team focusing primarily on the implementation of the new technologies. Graduates of this program are employed in the areas of quality assurance, product/software support, applied computer design and development, manufacturing support, plant management, computerized process control, systems planning, process planning, supervision and technical sales.
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Engineering Technology is the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural science, gained by higher education, experience and practice, is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity.
UTRGV offers a four-year degree in Engineering Technology with emphasis in Design Graphics and Renewable Energy. This unique degree program provides students with the necessary professional skill sets to be successful in industries and businesses. Students are trained in product design and development, engineering operations, manufacturing processes and renewable energy systems.