ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY PHILOSOPHY
Engineering and Technology Education is a program of classroom and laboratory experiences that prepare students to be technologically literate. Engineering and Technology Education classes allow students to experiment, design, construct and evaluate. Students use tools, machines, materials and processes, which, in addition to developing an understanding of technology, assist students in making informed and meaningful career choices. Students can also prepare for entry into associate degree and baccalaureate programs in technology. Engineering and Technology Education courses are available to any interested student regardless of curriculum path.
What career options might I have with a background in Engineering and Technology Education?
Architecture & Construction
Architect
Building Inspector
CAD Technician
Carpenter
City Planner
Construction Manager
Electrical Inspector
Environmental Designer
Estimator
General Contractor
Interior Designer
Safety Director
Surveyor
Urban Planner
Landscape Architect
Restoration Technician
Roofer
Property & Real Estate Manager
HVAC Technician
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Engineering
Aerospace Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Architectural Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Computer Engineer
Electrical/Electronics Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Landfill Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mining Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Photographic Engineer
Safety Engineer
Solar Energy Engineer
Test Engineer
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Film & Television
Audio/Video Engineer
Advertising Copywriter
AV Production Specialist
Broadcast Photojournalist
Broadcast Technician
Camera Person
Control Room Technician
Creative Director
Digital Imaging Technician
Director of Photography
Film Editor
Film Animator
Radio/TV Program Writer
Special Effects Designer
TV Production Director
TV Artist
Lighting Designer
Set Designer
Title Designer
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Manufacturing
Automation Technician
CAD Technician
Drafter
Industrial Designer
Robot Technician
Robotics Programming
Tool Designer
Tool & Die Maker
Machinists
Materials Engineer
Metallurgist
Process Control Technician
Production Manager
Quality Control Technician
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Transportation
Air Traffic Controller
Avionics Technician
Airplane Pilot
Civil Engineer
Airport Manager
Dispatcher
Freight Inspector
Locomotive Engineer
Logistics Manager
Urban and Regional Planner
Marine Cargo Inspector
Motor Vehicle Inspector
Ship and Boat Captain
Warehouse Manager
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Technology
Acoustics Engineer
Computer Network Specialist
Electrical/Electronics Technician
Energy Transmission Engineer
Fire Safety Engineer
Hazardous Waste Technician
Industrial Safety Engineer
Systems Analyst
Software Engineer
Laser Systems Technician
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Product Design Engineer
Photonics Engineer
Polymer Engineer
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Engineering & Technology Courses
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Engineering and Technology Department offers courses in the areas of Information and Communications, Construction, Energy, Power and Transportation, and Design and Engineering. State-mandated graduation requirements necessitate that students take at least one credit in the arts or career/technical education in order to graduate. The Engineering and Technology Education Department offers courses in any of the areas mentioned above as a way to fulfill that requirement.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Project Lead the Way
The Engineering and Technology Department is working with University of New Haven to implement a pre-engineering program that prepares students for a rigorous college curriculum in Engineering and Engineering Technology. Project Lead the Way seeks to connect high school math instruction with preliminary experiences in engineering design, electronic circuit logic, engineering principles, and modern manufacturing methods. Students who successfully complete this program and an additional examination are eligible to receive college credit from partner colleges including University of New Haven and Rochester Institute of Technology. Additional information about this program can be obtained at http://www.pltw.org.
COLLEGE CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM - Technology Studies
Students have the opportunity to earn college credit toward an A.S. degree in Technology Studies at Tunxis Community College and the Connecticut College of Technology - http://www.ct.edu/academics/cot. Please see your technology teacher or guidance counselor for more information.