Engineering Technology at SAU Tech
Career in Engineering, Robotics, or Industrial Technology
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technology at Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) offers students the opportunity to build a strong foundation in engineering principles while gaining hands-on experience with tools, software, and processes used in today’s high-tech industries.
Whether you want to enter the workforce immediately or transfer to a four-year engineering program, this degree is designed to give you the flexibility and skills to succeed in engineering support, quality control, automation, and technical design. Students who complete this degree will have the option to transfer to Southern Arkansas University's BS in Engineering. Graduates of this program can also go directly to work for an industry as an engineering assistant or in quality control.
Degree Type: AAS in Engineering Technology →
Transferability: Transfer to Southern Arkansas University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Format: Hybrid
What You’ll Learn In Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on technical skills, preparing students for both immediate job placement and further academic study.
Core learning areas include:
- Fundamentals of engineering design and analysis
- Mathematics and applied physics for engineering
- Technical drawing and computer-aided design (CAD)
- Industrial safety, materials science, and systems troubleshooting
- Electrical and mechanical systems
- Software tools and digital simulations used in industry
- Team-based problem solving and technical communication
Students also gain exposure to current manufacturing and automation technologies, preparing them for careers in advanced production environments.
Career Pathways for Engineering Technology
Graduates of the AAS in Engineering Technology program are prepared to work in roles such as:
- Engineering Technician or Assistant
- Quality Control Specialist
- Mechanical or Electrical Technician
- CAD Technician or Draftsman
- Production or Process Technician
- Field Service Technician
This degree also supports seamless transfer into four-year engineering or industrial technology programs, for students aiming to become full engineers or project managers.
Industry Partnerships & Job Placement
SAU Tech has strong industry partnerships with leading employers who hire our graduates:
- Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
- L3 Harris
- General Dynamics
- Armtec Defense Technologies
- Spectra Technologies
- Element U.S. Space & Defense
- Valence Surface Technologies
- And more!
These connections offer students internships, job shadowing, and employment opportunities in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and automation.
Program Goal
- Apply basic engineering theories and concepts creatively to analyze and solve technical problems.
- Utilize, with a high degree of knowledge and skill, equipment, instruments, software, and technical reference materials currently used in industry.
- Communicate effectively using developed writing, speaking, and graphic skills.
- Assimilate and practice the concepts and principles of working in a team environment.
- Obtain employment within the discipline or matriculate to a four-year program in engineering or industrial technology.
Program Learning Outcome
Graduates of the Engineering Technology program will:
- Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the concentration of study to specifically defined engineering technology activities.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology by applying it to engineering technology problems using developed practical knowledge.
- Conduct and report the results of standard tests and measurements, and conduct, analyze, and interpret experimental or project results.
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
- Identify, analyze, and solve specifically defined engineering technology-based problems.
- Employ written, oral, and visual communication in a technical environment.
Engineering Technology Program Overview
Degree Offered: AAS in Engineering Technology →
Transfer Pathways: Transfer to Southern Arkansas University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Industry-Focused Training: Emphasis on practical, real-world engineering applications
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Engineering Technology
- Faculty: John Smart, jsmart@sautech.edu
- Advisor: MaShira Singleton, msingleton@sautech.edu, 870-574-4492
- Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction: Jodi Eppinette, jeppinet@sautech.edu, 870-574-4584
