The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology prepares students for careers in applying and maintaining technical systems across various industries. This program offers two specializations: Substation & Relay Technology and Advanced Manufacturing.

Engineering Core:
This core comprises the 18-credit hour Engineering Technology Support Specialist College Credit Certificate, aligned with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) and preparing students for the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Certification, provides a foundation in:
• Electronics
• Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation
• Manufacturing Processes & Materials
• Quality Assurance
• Industrial Safety

Substation & Relay Technology Specialization:
Prepares students for careers in electrical utilities and co-generation facilities, covering:
• Three-Phase Power Theory
• Protective Relaying
• Power Transformers
• High Voltage Breakers
• SCADA Systems
• Electrical Utility Industry
• Technical Documentation

Advanced Manufacturing Specialization:
Focuses on technical skills for manufacturing careers and includes the 30-credit Mechatronics and Manufacturing Automation College Credit Certificate, covering:
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Electro-Mechanical Systems
• Robotics
• Motors and Controls
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Academic Advising

• advising@lssc.edu 352-787-3747

Career Development Services

• Careers@lssc.edu 352-323-3603

Program Contact Information 

Relay@lssc.edu 352-323-3635

Full-Time Plan

Part-Time Plan 

Program Requirements

Specializations (Choose One Path)

When beginning this program, students are advised to make an appointment for advising with the Program Manager or an instructor designated by the Program Manager.

Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid.  Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.

As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:

• successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
• successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
  • AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
  • AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
  • CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)

To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.

Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all program core and specialization courses in order to qualify for graduation.

For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers.

Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.