Differences between Engineering Science and Engineering Technology
Engineering Science A.S.
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Engineering Technology A.A.S. (MT, CT, ET, TC) |
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Job Title: Engineer with a 4-year degree |
Job Title: Technician with a 2-year AAS degree |
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Completing the math (Calculus) and science requirements is essential to progress through the early gateway courses |
Completing the math and science requirements is essential, but progression through the early gateway courses may not be hindered |
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5 required math classes (MA-440, MA-441, MA-442, MA-443, MA-451) |
2 required math classes (MA-114 and MA-128, or MA-440 and MA-441) |
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PH-421, PH-422, CH-151 are required |
Either (PH-201 and PH-202) or (PH-421 and PH-422) |
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Good at theory and hands-on work |
Enjoy hands-on work |
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Jobs may focus on design and development of technology |
Jobs tend to focus on implementation or building in technology. Some jobs in Engineering are possible with a 4-year technology degree; however, the job title "engineer" more typically requires a 4-year degree in engineering; and job title "technician" typically requires a 2-year or 4-year technology degree. |
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Plan to get at least a 4-year degree before working. In a company, an engineer usually would report directly to management. |
Intend to start working in tech with a 2-year degree. In a workplace, a technician usually would report directly to an engineer. |
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Best for transfer to City College, NYIT, SUNY Stonybrook engineering programs |
Best transfer to 4-year technology programs at City Tech, SUNY Farmingdale, NYIT |
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A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology |
