Manufacturing Technology (MFTE-AAS), A.A.S.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

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Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology offer students hands-on experience in a variety of manufacturing-related technologies. Students develop both knowledge and skill in precision machining, 3-D parametric solid modeling, CNC programming, and machine operation, fixture design and build, advanced CNC applications, and custom project design and development.

Graduates of the Manufacturing Technology program are in high demand and have an array of options to choose from upon graduation. Career opportunities include working as a machinist, toolmaker, CNC programmer, tooling technician, and quality technician. With additional experience and/or education, graduates can move into occupations such as Process Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Engineer, and Technical Instructor, as well as all levels of management.

Graduates of the associate will often continue and complete the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Bachelor degree

Program Outcomes

Apply modeling software to design and detail manufactured components and assemblies.
Apply machining technology to manufacture components and assemblies.
Utilize Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology to automate manufacture of components and assemblies.
Utilize measurement systems to validate quality of manufactured components and assemblies.
Complete a project that integrates design modeling, machining, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and measurement technology in an economical and robust manufacturing process.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950, Math Score of ACT 19/SAT 500
Placement into MATH 115

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement into MATH 115
Placement into ENGL 150

University Requirements - 29 to 30 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 29 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Choose 1 of 4
MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 4 Credits Required

One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course.

Choose 1 of 2
CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 211 - Introductory Physics 1 Credit Hours: 4

Additional General Education Requirements - 10 Credits Required

These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program.

COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
MATH 120 - Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
MATH 130 - Adv Algebra-Analytical Trig Credit Hours: 4

College Requirements - 33 Credits Required

Major Courses - 33 Credits Required

MFTE 110 - Intro to Machine Processes Credit Hours: 3
MFTE 113 - Build Machine Components Credit Hours: 3
MECH 122 - Computer Apps 1 for Tech Credit Hours: 2
PDET 122 - Parametric Modeling Credit Hours: 3
MFTE 130 - Tooling Systems Operations Credit Hours: 3
MFTE 131 - Design-Build Manf Tooling Syst Credit Hours: 3
MFTE 140 - Basic CNC Programming Credit Hours: 2
MFTE 141 - CNC Machine Operations Credit Hours: 2
MFTE 220 - Adv CNC Programming Credit Hours: 2
MFTE 222 - Adv CNC Machine Operations Credit Hours: 2
MFTE 230 - Adv Manufacturing Operations Credit Hours: 2
MATL 240 - Intro to Material Science Credit Hours: 4
MFTE 240 - Design and Build Prj Systems Credit Hours: 2

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.