The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Design Technology is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in the area of mechanical engineering technology immediately upon completion of the community college program. Persons who are first seeking employment in the area of mechanical engineering technology or who seek a promotion may benefit from this program. Specifically, the objectives of the program are to prepare graduates for careers as engineering assistants, mechanical engineer technicians, industrial engineer technicians, quality control technicians, material testing technicians, and technical salespeople. Technical electives can be selected to suit the student's specific career objectives.

Many graduates continue on to Old Dominion University (ODU) or other four-year colleges for their junior and senior level courses in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. The ODU courses can be taken on campus at BRCC via Satellite (TELETECHNET).

Admission Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Other prerequisites include completion of algebra I and geometry. Drafting, mechanical drawing, or basic machine shop classes are also helpful.

* For a full-time student, part-time students determine their own pace.