Program overview

Get ready for a career in advanced manufacturing! This associate degree prepares you to work with automated systems, robotics, and modern production technology. You’ll gain hands-on training in mechanical, electrical, and computer-based systems used in manufacturing industries. Career opportunities include automation technician, maintenance specialist, or transfer to further engineering and technology programs.

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Manufacturing Automation

Associate of Science

Program Units: 74.0 UNITS

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Fall 2026 1st Term – 17.0 UNITS
Basic Electronics (DC)

ELET 001

3 Units
Major
Programmable Logic Controllers

ELET 003

3 Units
Major
Mechanical Systems

ITEC 008

3 Units
Major
Introduction to Calculus

MATH 001A

5 Units
General Education
Area 3A : Arts
3 Units
General Education
Spring 2027 2nd Term – 23.0 UNITS
Electronic Circuit

ELET 002

4 Units
Major
Electric Motors and Controls

ELET 006

4 Units
Major
Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

ELET 007

3 Units
Major
Occupational Work Experience Education

ITEC 015X

1 Units
Major
Academic Reading and Writing

ENGL C1000

4 Units
General Education
Fall 2026 3rd Term – 16.0 UNITS
Instrumentation and Process Control

ELET 005

3 Units
Major
Critical Thinking and Writing

ENGL C1001

3 Units
General Education
Introduction to Public Speaking

COMM C1000

3 Units
General Education
Mechanics and Thermodynamics

PHYSICS 002A

4 Units
General Education
Area 6 : Ethnic Studies
3 Units
General Education
Spring 2027 4th Term – 18.0 UNITS
Computer Integrated Manufacturing

ELET 004

3 Units
Major
Introduction to Drafting and CAD

ITEC 002

3 Units
Major
American Government and Politics

POLS C1000

3 Units
General Education
Fundamentals of Biology

BIO 010

3 Units
General Education
History of the U.S
3 Units
General Education
Area 3B : Humanities
3-4 Units
General Education
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Related Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $47,000 to over $125,000 with an average salary of $76,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from Some College/Certificate to Bachelor's Degree.

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$76k
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Growth Outlook

Most related careers tied to this program have a below-average outlook nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Current Outlook
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Program Learning Outcomes

1
Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency of safety principles required for industrial employment.
2
Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem solving skills used in automated industrial manufacturing related fields.
3
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation and mechanical systems.
4
Student will be able to demonstrate safe operation of motors and process control technology that is required for industrial manufacturing.
5
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of automated industrial manufacturing and electronics that is required for transfer to a four year university degree program and certification.