Plan Code 221-736-01, CIP Code 15.0613
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Program Head: Bryan Smith, (540) 863-2893, bsmith@mgcc.edu
Length: Four Semesters (Two years of full-time study)
Purpose: The Mechatronics Career Studies Certificate is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in the dynamic field of mechatronics. The curriculum combines elements of basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, fluid power (pneumatics and hydraulics), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control systems, sensors, and robotics. Credits earned in this certificate program may also be applied toward the college’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies/Electrical and Instrumentation Technology.
Occupational Objectives: Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions such as mechatronics technician, automation technician, robotics technician, and electromechanical technician.
Admission Requirements: General admission requirements of the College apply to this program.
Admission Information: In addition to the general admission requirements to the College, students whose placement test scores indicate the need to increase their level of proficiency in reading, writing and/or mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Enrolling in developmental courses may increase the length of time necessary for completing the chosen course or program of study but will enhance the student’s preparation for college-level coursework and increase chances for successful attainment of academic, occupational and personal goals.
Graduation Requirements: Students must complete the required courses in curriculum and achieve a 2.0 minimum grade point average to receive this academic award.
Related Degrees: Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, AAS .
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