Design Engineering Technology

Benefits of Choosing Design Engineering

Students utilize engineering and design software, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, BIM, 3DS Max 3D design, Fusion 360 and SolidWorks. Graduates of the program work with architects, engineers, and project managers to create detailed layouts and graphic representations necessary for new projects.

This program offers a Short Certificate, a Certificate, and an Associate in Applied Science degree.

$58k

Median starting salary in 2022

2%

Growth in the field expected nationwide from 2021 to 2031

20

Students per class guarantees you'll get the hands-on experience you desire

Program Requirements

This program offers a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

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Associate in Applied Science Degree: 61 Credit Hours

This degree is designed for students seeking to become multi-skilled technicians. The AAS includes both a primary technical specialty and a secondary technical specialty. 

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Certificate: 45 Credit Hours

The long certificate better prepares you to enter the workforce.

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Short Certificate: 28 Credit Hours

The short certificate is two semesters of coursework that will prepare you to enter the workforce.  

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Location

Bessemer Campus
1100 Ninth Ave SW
Bessemer, AL 35022

Contact Information

Hoyt Sanders, Electrical Instructor
Phone: 205-929-2082
Email: hsanders@lawsonstate.edu

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