2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jan 11, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

General Engineering Technology (AAS.GET)


Program Description 

Vermont State University’s Associate of Applied Science in General Engineering Technology is only open to employees in the Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Programs (currently, GE-Rutland, GS Precision, GW Plastics/Nolato, and Global Foundries). 

Graduates of this program are already employed by a variety of companies and industries seeking workforce development opportunities. The program is designed to provide students with flexible, interdisciplinary educational opportunities, with a focus on technology and career-oriented coursework.

Program Outcomes 

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.  

  1. Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline. 

  1. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and nontechnical environments and identify and use appropriate technical literature. 

  1. Function effectively as a member of a technical team. 

Program Core (23 credits)


Note: This is only one example of a curriculum core for a program focused on mechanical engineering and manufacturing technology. Other programs may focus on electrical and electronics engineering technology. A different curriculum is developed for each sponsoring company; thus, the details of the program core will vary from one program iteration to another.

Program Electives 4-6 credits)


Take 4-6 credits of any electives.

Credits Required for Major: 27-29


Graduation Requirements


To obtain a degree, students must fulfill the major-specific requirements as well as satisfy all other Degree Requirements  including the Connections General Education Program Requirements .