2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Engineering Technology - Manufacturing and Materials Science Technology Associate of Technical Arts Degree Program Map


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This program map is a scheduling tool designed to show you how you can meet the Associate of Technical Arts  requirements while also focusing on course work for your area of focus. You should meet with Su Nelson or Ross Monroe as advisors to help create your custom plan.

Program Code: ETGMMAPT

Degree Notes

Academic pathways: This degree/certificate is designed to provide professional and technical training to prepare students for specific jobs or to improve existing skills, and is not designed to transfer to other programs.

Career pathways: Possible career opportunities can include Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians, Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators, Quality Assurance Inspectors, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers.


Program Map Notes

  • Starting Term: These maps are designed to start in the Fall and may have Summer terms (indicated by “Term S - Summer”). Students starting in terms other than Fall should talk to an advisor.
  • Course Sequence: Courses are listed in a specific order to satisfy program requirements. Do not swap classes unless directed to by an advisor. Some courses may have limited offerings during the year. Work with an advisor to create a custom plan if needed.
  • Time to Complete: You may complete your program earlier or later depending on transferred credits, how many classes you take per term, and any prerequisite or pre-college courses you need.
  • Transfer Requirements: Begin considering now which schools you may want to transfer to and consult an advisor or potential transfer schools early in your planning process. Be aware that some WA state universities have specific admissions requirements. 
  • Reading this map: “Choose One” sections provide course options that could work for your degree regardless of what you choose. When you see “Discuss With Advisor,” you should work with your advisor to select these courses to help you meet graduation requirements as well as university admission or major requirements.

Academic Advising: Please meet with an advisor to be sure your plan is accurate.  This program map is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor.

Getting Started - Placement Notes


Milestone 1: NSA (New Student Advising)
*Meet with your advisor to select a program of study, obtain math and English placement, plan pre-college coursework, discuss transfer credits, and obtain a starting plan.

  • Placement into MATH 87 is recommended before beginning this program, and is required in order to follow this program map sequence. Placement into MATH 97 and/or MATH& 141 is required before taking some elective classes.
  • Placement into ENGLP 93 or AENGL 93 is required before beginning this program. ENGL& 101 placement is required before starting certain classes.
     

Term 1 - Fall (17 credits)


Term 2 - Winter (15 credits)


Milestone 2: Term 2 Check-In
*Meet with your advisor to make sure you are making steady progress and have successfully taken or planned to take entry level classes for your program. Create a full academic plan with your advisor for your remaining requirements.

Term 3 - Spring (15 credits)


Term 4 - Fall (15 credits)


Milestone 3: Degree Progress Check-in
*Meet with your advisor for a progress check and to finalize remaining courses for your program. Begin discussing and planning for your post-graduation goals.

Term 5 - Winter (15 credits)


Milestone 4: Graduation Application
*Submit a graduation application prior to your final term.

Term 6 - Spring (12 credits)


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