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Engineering
Emphasis is on developing methods of analysis
and solutions for open-ended design problems.
Engineering Technology
Emphasis is on applying current knowledge and
practices to the solution of specific technical
problems.
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Expertise
Objective |
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| Engineering
To develop conceptual abilities.
Engineering
Technology
To develop application abilities.
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Program
Length |
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BS in Engineering
Four years.
BS in Engineering
Technology
Four years. (2 years for an Associate
of Applied Science Degree)
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Degree
Awarded |
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| Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
(For example: Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering)
Engineering
Technology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Technology with a major in
________.
(For example:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Technology with a major in
Civil or Electrical or Fire
Safety or Mechanical ET)
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Academic
Terminology |
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| Engineering
Graduates are referred
to as engineers. Professional
examination & certification
is required before title
'Engineer' can be used
in private practice.
Engineering
Technology
Associate Degree graduates
are referred to as engineering
technicians.
Bachelor Degree graduates
are referred to as engineering
technologists, however
it should be noted that
the actual job title
given to graduates depends
solely upon the employer,
and is usually based
upon the graduate's
degree, experience,
and the specific job
position assigned by
the employer.
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Transfer
Potential |
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| Engineering
Transfer from
an engineering
program to an
engineering technology
program is possible
with a minimum
loss of credits
and time.
Engineering
Technology
Transfer from
an engineering
technology program
to an engineering
program generally
is not done without
a significant
loss of credits
and time.
Transfer from a
community college
with an Associate of
Applied Science (AAS)
degree in
Engineering
Technology to the
BSET program at UNC
Charlotte generally
results in admission
with Junior
standing.
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Typical
Aspirations
of the New
Graduate
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Engineering
The engineering
graduate
would most
likely aspire
to an entry
level position
in conceptual
design,
systems
engineering,
manufacturing,
or product
research
and development.
Engineering
Technology
The engineering
technology
graduate
entering
industry
would most
likely aspire
to an entry
level position
in product
design,
development,
testing,
technical
operations,
or technical
services
and sales.
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Adaptability
to
Current
Industrial
Practices
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Engineering
The
engineering
graduate
typically
requires
a
period
of
'internship'
since
engineering
programs
stress
fundamentals.
Engineering
Technology
The
engineering
technology
graduate
is
prepared
to
immediately
begin
technical
assignments
since
technology
programs
stress
current
industrial
practices
and
design
procedures.
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Professional
Registration
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Engineering
Graduates
are
eligible
to
become
registered
professional
engineers
in
all
states
by
a
process
of
examination
and
documentation
of
experiences.
Engineering
Technology
Graduates
are
eligible
to
become
registered
professional
engineers
in
most
states,
with
wide
variation
in
the
qualification
requirements.
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Graduate
Education
Opportunities
|
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Engineering
Graduate
study
in
engineering
is
available
to
qualified
bachelor
of
science
engineering
graduates.
Engineering
Technology
Graduate
study
in
engineering
is
available
to
qualified
bachelor
of
science
engineering
technology
graduates.
However,
it
usually
requires
significant
preparatory
courses
(especially
in
advanced
mathematics)
prior
to
graduate
studies.
Many BSET graduates continue their education with graduate study in areas such
as
Computer
Science, Engineering Management, Masters of Business Administration (MBA), and
Technical
Management.
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Starting
Salaries
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Nationwide,
the
typical
starting
salary
differential
is
$200/month
or
$2400/year
less
for
the
engineering
technologist.
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In
a
Nut
Shell
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The
decision
factors
often
used
by
those
not
sure
of
the
path
to
choose
usually
boil
down
to:
(1)
The
mathematics
is
not
as
hard
in
engineering
technology.
A
significant
level
up
through
calculus
is
required,
however.
(2)
The
engineering
technologist
is
more
likely
to
get
'hands-on'
jobs,
working
in
a laboratory or field position,
as
opposed
to
a
design/desk
job.
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Job titles as Reported by Recent BSET graduates
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• Construction Project Manager
• Associate Land Surveyor
• Designer/Estimator
•Transportation Technician
• Engineering Intern
• Engineering Technician
• Electrical Sales Engineer
• Service Engineer
• Design Technician
• Electronic Technician
• Equipment Engineer
• CNC Programmer
• Quality Control Engineer
• Applications Engineer
• Transmission Product Engineer
• Product Manager
• Plant Engineer
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Captain
• Firefighter Engineer
• Field Service Technician
• Project Engineer
• Project Assistant
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Engineering
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