Educational Programs
Our educational programs are designed to teach the latest technology in the respective areas and build the skills which are in high demand and garner a high wage. Students have two options within both programs of study. All courses are college accredited and can be applied to an Associate of Applied Science degree or students can choose the Certificate Training option. Click the links below to learn more about the programs.
Electrical and Electronics Technology
Electrical and Electronics Technology
The Electrical/Electronic Technology program prepares students for high wage job opportunities in many different areas. Our Graduates play a vital role in keeping our high-tech world running. They conceive, design, build, operate and maintain the systems and processes in a variety of industries. Graduates experience a multi-disciplinary program that allows them to be a highly productive team member; often bridging the gap between the engineer and the layperson that is charged with implementing the design.
Employment/Placement Demand
Because of the level of skill and responsibility required, positions in the area of electrical and electronic technology usually offer above average pay and benefits. As large and small companies continue to install high-tech production systems, graduates from this program are provided with opportunities for advancement into management positions. Typical starting titles include, Control Systems Technician, Instrumentation/Automation Technician, Electrical/Electronic Maintenance Technician and Instrumentation Technician. Typical starting salaries range from $35,000 - $45,000 per year. There are many opportunities locally in this field and oftentimes students are offered positions even before they graduate from their program.
Facilities and Equipment
Industry support of the program allows for current industry standard equipment in the classroom, which provides an authentic learning environment for students. Equipment such as state of the art motor control trainers, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and instrumentation equipment are used in the learning experience provided to OSU Institute of Technology students.
A.A.S. Degree Option
The course offered within the EET program of study can be applied to the A.A.S degree offered by OSU Institute of Technology. Students are required to complete additional general education course in order to meet the requirement of the degree. See a plan of study for more information or call our offices.
Certificate Option
The certificate program is designed of the same high quality course offered within the A.A.S. option, however students are not required to complete the additional general education courses. See the plan of study for this option.
Engineering Graphics / Design Drafting
Design Drafting Technologies
The Engineering Graphics Technology program prepares students for job opportunities in many different industries. Our graduates experience a multi-disciplinary program that allows them to be a highly productive team member; often bridging the gap between the engineer and the layperson that has to implement the design. Students in the Mechanical Design option get the opportunity to see how the design process works from conceptual design to prototyping to actual production.
Employment/Placement Demand
Employment opportunities for Design-Drafters and CAD Technicians are in Mechanical/Manufacturing Design and Drafting, Civil Technology, and Architectural Drafting. Recent typical starting salaries are $25,000 - $35,000 per year. Many students are hired by the company that sponsored their internship and have received job offers prior to final semester on campus. Frequently advisory board members hire graduates.
Facilities and Equipment
Students use the latest industry leading software (AutoCAD?, Inventor?, SolidWorks?, etc.) in the high tech computer labs. During their program of study, students are exposed to the manufacturing process, construction, and surveying techniques to produce an authentic multidisciplinary learning environment.
Additional Information
Students are expected to become more than just experts in CAD software. Educational experiences at OSU Institute of Technology/MAIP prepare students to be effective team members, problem solvers and leaders. Students are exposed to the "big picture" and not just their area of the design process. Graduates are often promoted to management and leadership positions as a result of the preparation and experiences received while at OSU Institute of Technology.
Manufacturing Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
The Manufacturing Technology program prepares students for job opportunities in many different areas of the economy. Students experience a multi-disciplinary program that allows them to be a highly productive team member in the work place. Currently there are over 20,000 job openings nation wide and growing as workers retire more quickly than new qualified workers are available.
Employment/Placement Demand
Even in today's slowing economy there is a shortage of qualified machining technicians and the need is expected to continue to grow as the aging workforce begins to retire. Placement has been near 100 % with typical starting salaries ranging from $28,000 - $40,000 per year.
Facilities and Equipment
The equipment and technology available allows the students to become well versed in the machining and fabrication trade. Students will train on a variety of equipment including lathes, mills, surface grinders, welders and so on.
Additional Information
Students are expected to become more than just experts in machine operation. Educational experiences at OSU Institute of Technology/MAIP prepare students to be effective team members, problem solvers and leaders. Students are exposed to the "big picture" and not just their area of the manufacturing process.
Program Plan of Study for Manufacturing Technologies
Manufacturing Information Links
