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Mechatronics Fundamentals, CSC XLR8 STEM


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ACADEMIC PLAN: 221-736-03

CIP CODE: 15.0613

AWARD: Career Studies Certificate

LENGTH: Less than 1 Year

Purpose:

This program is designed for students seeking an introduction to advanced manufacturing, combining basic engineering principles, mechanics, robotics, and computer-related subjects with practical, hands-on training and an internship, qualifying them as entry-level technicians or allowing them to apply earned credits to further programs. This program is G3 Eligible.

This program is available to XLR8 STEM Academy students only.

Admissions Requirements:

Dual enrollment is restricted to high school juniors and seniors and home school students studying at the high school junior or senior levels. Home school students must also provide a copy of a home school agreement approved by the school district or a letter from the local school board or a copy of the letter filed by the parent or legal guardian declaring home school. Documentation of parental permission is required for all dual enrollment students.

All students admitted under this section must demonstrate readiness for college by meeting the placement criteria.

Program Requirements:

All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.

Courses:

The Program Pathway for Mechatronics Fundamentals CSC is a resource for students that lists the following items:

  • The recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • Suggested course when more than one option exists
  • If the course has a prerequisite
  • Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

Total Program Credits: 22


1 Students with sufficient placement scores may enroll in a higher-level math sequence in lieu of MTH 261 -MTH 162 .

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