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Applied Engineering, AS

USA

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What will I learn?

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Applied Engineering prepares students for entering the work force as entry level technicians and problem solvers with an understanding of basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining electrical, mechanical, aerospace, agricultural, transportation, and biomedical systems. This includes instruction in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks; and report preparation.

Program Goals

The Applied Engineering program prepares students to be successful professionals recognized for their:

  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills based on a fundamental knowledge of humanities, social sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering science and a broad range of applied engineering technical areas;
  • Knowledge of global and societal concerns, ethics, and sustainability when making engineering decisions;
  • Leadership and effective communication;
  • Civic engagement and contributions to society; and
  • Lifelong learning and professional development.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Associate of Science in Applied Engineering program are to produce engineering graduates whom:

  • Diagnose failures at the device, component, assembly, sub-system and system levels in hardware and software.
  • Repair failures including documentation of completed analysis.
  • Demonstrate skills using industry-level tools and equipment used for test, measurement, diagnostics, and repair.
  • Dissect how systems work based on how said systems fail.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Applied Engineering program will be able to:

  • Setup, calibrate, operate, and interpret results from industry-level tools and equipment.
  • Apply knowledge of math, physics, chemistry, and engineering to diagnosing and repairing systems.
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to produce meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
  • Present test results and repair recommendations while demonstrating leadership with confidence as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Build in multi-level solution contingencies considering time, cost, safety, reliability, compatibility, and quality.
  • Behave professionally and ethically with colleagues, the customer, and the public.
  • Reference technology magazines, periodicals, news articles, patents, and publications to stay current with contemporary and future technologies and issues.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

  • Completion of all general education coursework with a minimum cumulative grade average of 0 (exceptions only by approval of Program Director)

Program Outline

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Applied Engineering, students must complete 62 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 18 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).

Online study mode is available Fort Lauderdale eCampus.

Courses are offered with all options like Face to face, Virtual Remote but Live or Online.

Which department am I in?

Keiser University

Study options

Full Time (18 months)

Tuition fees
US$22,936.00 per year
Full Time: USD $11,468 (12 to 17.99 credits per semester); Full Time plus (approval required): USD $14,335 (18-24 credits per semester).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

2 September 2024

Venue

Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale Campus,

1500 Northwest, 49th Street,

FORT LAUDERDALE,

Florida,

33309, United States

Full Time (18 months)

Tuition fees
US$35,276.00 per year
Tuition Charge Attending Full Time (12 to 17.99): USD $17,638; Tuition Charge Attending Over Full Time (18 to 24 Credits): USD $26,442.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

2 September 2024

Venue

Flagship Residential Campus

2600 North Military Trail,

WEST PALM BEACH,

Florida,

33409, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Successful completion of a secondary school program that is equivalent to high school in the United States. (Official records must be evaluated by an approved educational evaluator service attesting that completion is equivalent to secondary school completed in the United States.)
  • Certification of financial ability to meet tuition and other necessary expenses.
  • If an applicant’s primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score (iBT) of 61, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Keiser University

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