Corrosion Engineering Technology, AAS
Associate of Applied Science in Corrosion Engineering Technology (285000AAS)
*Admission to this program has been suspended*
Program Information
The AAS in Corrosion Engineering Technology program includes classroom and laboratory experiences which prepare students for careers in the corrosion industry and other allied industries.
Career Information
A person with an associate degree in Corrosion Engineering Technology can find employment in any industry that is impacted by material degradation. Examples include the oil and gas, chemical processing, and construction industries.
The program prepares the student to evaluate corrosion of materials in the field and apply strategies for mitigating corrosion. In completing the AAS degree in Corrosion Engineering Technology, the student will also be prepared to pass certification tests in Basic Corrosion and Cathodic Protection offered by NACE.
The following information has official approval of The Department of Chemical, Biomolecular and Corrosion Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic), which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 153 | Technical Mathematics III | 2 |
| COMM 263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | 3 |
| CRET 120 | Corrosion Engineering Technology Fundamentals I | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Chemistry for Everyone | 4 |
| SOWK 230 | Human Relations | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH 154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| CRET 121 | Corrosion Engineering Technology Fundamentals II | 4 |
| EEET 120 | Circuit Fundamentals | 4 |
| ENGL 222 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CRET 220 | Strategies for Corrosion Prevention | 4 |
| MCET 142 | Introduction to Material Technology | 3 |
| COET 125 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 261 | College Physics I | 4 |
| SOWK 244 or PAFS 256 | Death & Dying or Diversity in American Society | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CRET 221 | Corrosion Engineering Technology Projects | 4 |
| AMET 241 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| COET 225 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, and Communications (Speech) requirements.