Mechatronics is a two-year program prepares students for immediate employment and future advancement in companies or government organizations that manufacture, service, sell, design or support electro-mechanical systems that control machinery, automation, and/or processes. This degree is offered jointly with Shoreline Community College. Students must take classes at both North Seattle College and Shoreline Community College in order to complete this degree.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and apply technical concepts and terms used in industrial energy and control.
2. Ability to troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
3. Ability to repair, maintain and install industrial production or processing machinery or equipment- both electrical and mechanical.
4. Locate, evaluate, and apply relevant information from various sources to address workplace problems.
Expected November 2024
Start date
September 2025
North Seattle College
9600 College Way North,
SEATTLE,
Washington,
98103, United States
All prospective applicants who are interested in applying must meet the following requirements:
• Be at least 16 years old by start of intended quarter
• Completed at least the 1st semester of Grade 10 high school or equivalent
• Applicants under 18 years old must meet the minimum B grade average.
PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
NSC does not require the TOEFL or IELTS test scores for admission. However, if you have any of the following with the minimum described below, you will be eligible to register in college-level courses. Test or course must have been completed within 2 years for placement.
TOEFL iBT Score (ETS Code: 4554)
72-73 (no section below 18): English 101
64-71 (no section below 17): English 99/101
64-71 (no section below 15): English 98
56-63 (no section below 14): English 97
IELTS Score
6.0 (no section below 5.5): English 101
6.0 (no section below 5.0): English 99/101
5.5 (no section below 5.0): English 98
5.5 (no section below 4.5): English 97
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.