Applied Mechanical Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree
Discover the world of Applied Mechanical Technology AAS at RIT. Gain practical skills for a rewarding career in the mechanical engineering field.
Overview for Applied Mechanical Technology AAS
The associate in applied science (AAS) in applied mechanical technology is an Associate+Bachelor’s degree program that prepares students to enter and successfully complete a bachelor’s degree program in RIT's College of Engineering Technology. The program offers you unparalleled academic support and students strengthen their skills by taking courses taught by NTID faculty. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.
You’ll start with an AAS degree in applied mechanical technology through RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, which provides you with the courses and credit you need to enroll in an RIT bachelor’s degree program. Upon completion of your AAS program, provided you maintain a 2.5 grade point average or higher, you will enroll in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology, where you can major either in mechanical engineering technology, mechatronics engineering technology, or robotics and manufacturing engineering technology.
Students who graduate in good standing and have maintained a grade of C or better in the six “NETS” courses should be well prepared for RIT’s College of Engineering Technology.
Learn more about the benefits of pursuing an Associate+Bachelor’s Degree Program.
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Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Applied Mechanical Technology AAS
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Applied Mechanical Technology AAS
The curriculum below outlines the typical course sequence(s) for this program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers (General Education: Elective) | 3 |
| MATH-171 | Calculus A (General Education: Elective) | 3 |
| NCAR-10 | Freshman Seminar | 0 |
| NETS-101 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 3 |
| NETS-110 | Foundations of Materials | 2 |
| NETS-111 | Foundations of Materials Lab | 1 |
| Program Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH-172 | Calculus B (General Education: Elective) | 3 |
| NETS-120 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| NETS-150 | Mechanical Design & Fabrication | 3 |
| NETS-151 | Mechanical Design & Fabrication Lab | 1 |
| PHYS-111 | College Physics I (fulfills General Education: Scientific Principles Perspective) | 4 |
| UWRT-150 | FYW: Writing Seminar (General Education: First Year Writing (WI)) | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MCET-210 | Foundations of Non-Metallic Materials | 2 |
| MCET-211 | Characterization of Non-Metallic Materials Lab | 1 |
| MCET-220 | Principles of Statics | 3 |
| PHYS-112 | College Physics II (General Education: Elective) | 4 |
| General Education: Artistic Perspective | 3 | |
| General Education: Ethical Perspective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EEET-115 | Circuits I | 3 |
| EEET-116 | Circuits I Lab | 1 |
| MATH-211 | Elements of Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations | 3 |
| MCET-221 or MECA-290 | Strength of Materials or Mechanics for Mechatronics | 3 |
| General Education: Global Perspective | 3 | |
| General Education: Social Perspective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 64 | |
Notes:
- All students pursuing an associate’s degree are also required to complete one wellness course.
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The Program Elective in the first semester is typically based on science, mathematics, or English placement. Students may select UWRT-100 Critical Reading and Writing,MATH-111 Precalculus, NMTH-272 Accelerated Algebra II, NMTH-275 Advanced Mathematics, NSCI-270 Concepts of College Physics, or another course as determined by the department chairperson. Students who need to take precalculus can take NMTH-272 Accelerated Algebra II or NMTH-275 Advanced Mathematics and NMTH-220 Trigonometry to satisfy the MATH-171 Calculus A pre-requisite.
Admissions and Financial Aid
For the AAS degree leading to bachelor’s degree (Associate+Bachelor’s program)
- 2 years of math required; students interested in engineering, math and science transfer programs should have three or more years of math.
- 1 year of science required; students interested in engineering, math and science transfer programs should have two or more years of science.
- Physics is recommended for students interested in engineering.
- English language skills, as evidenced by application materials, determine associate degree options.
Specific requirements
- English: Placement into a First Year Writing course, such as FYW: Writing Seminar (UWRT-150) or Critical Reading and Writing (UWRT-100).
- Mathematics: Entrance into NTID’s Advanced Math (NMTH-275) or higher, such as Pre-calculus (MATH-111).
- Science: Entrance into the College of Science’s College Physics I (PHYS-111) course; however, students who did not take physics in high school are recommended to take a bridging physics course at NTID, such as Concepts of College Physics (NSCI-270).
- ACT (optional): The ACT middle 50% composite score is 18-21.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.
RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, your actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships
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Department of Engineering Studies