# Mechatronics

**Institution:** ECPI University

**College:** Technology

**Sub-Program:** Engineering Technology

**Degree:** Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

**Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechatronics-associate-degree

**Last Updated:** 2026-10-01T16:33:50+00:00

## Mechatronics Associates Degree Overview

Advanced manufacturing may be the best career you’ve never heard of. If you like robotics and ultra-fast automated systems, you’ll likely find today’s manufacturing environment a fascinating place to work. Additionally, if you'd like to learn about the [manufacturing gap creating career opportunities in Mechatronics view our infographic, here](https://www.ecpi.edu/infographic/mechatronics/).

Advanced manufacturing systems encompass an array of mechanical, electronic, and computer-based systems. To keep operations running smoothly, employers need professionals skilled in all three areas. These experts serve as a vital link between engineers and technicians. From conception to design, development, testing, and production, they are essential to the production process.

If this sounds like a career you’ve been looking for, consider ECPI University. Through our year-round schedule, you could earn an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Mechatronics in as little as 18 months.

- **76 Total Credits** — 18 Month Associate's Degree
- **Real-World Case Studies** — Practical Simulations
- **Up to 57 Credits** — Transfer Credits

### Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

- **Technical Proficiency:**
Combine hardware and software solutions to address engineering problems and integrate diverse systems.
- **Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing Processes:**
Apply mechanical principles in mechatronics and robotics, including microcontroller programming.
- **System Implementation and Laboratory Experience:**
Analyze and implement mechatronic systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics, through lab work.

## Program Structure and Learning Formats

### Flexible Learning Environments

- **Campus**: On-campus learning provides an immersive, in-person setting with small class sizes. Build skills through hands-on labs, simulations, and discussions while connecting directly with instructors and classmates.
- **Online**: Online learning offers a flexible format that lets you complete coursework on your own time. Access lectures, course materials, labs, and simulations online while collaborating through virtual discussions.
- **Hybrid**: Hybrid learning combines multiple formats for greater flexibility. Depending on your course, learn on campus, attend live virtual classes, or complete coursework online outside of scheduled classes.

### Locations

- [Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/virginia-beach-va)
- [Newport News, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/newport-news-va)
- [Northern Virginia, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/northern-virginia-va)
- [Orlando Lake Mary, FL](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/orlando-lake-mary-fl)
- [San Antonio, TX](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/san-antonio-tx)
- [Online](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/online)
- [Atlanta, GA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/atlanta-ga)

## Mechatronics Curriculum

Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

- **Digital Systems II** — EET230
Students will learn about sequential circuits, state machines, Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog (DAC) converters.
- **Electronic Systems Applications** — EET121
Students will learn about large-signal amplifiers, operational amplifiers, oscillators, multi-vibrators and regulated power supplies.

### Program Requirements

To receive the Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology Mechatronics Concentration, students must earn 76 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 5 semesters, which is equivalent to 18 months or 75 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:

#### Core Courses 25 semester credit hours

**Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:**

#### Course Categories

#### ELECRICITY

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [EET110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET110 "View EET110") | [Electric Circuits I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET110 "View EET110") | 3 |

AND

#### Complete one lecture and corresponding lab from the following:

**Earn at least 4 credits from the following:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [ESET111](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ESET111 "View ESET111") | [Electric Circuits II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ESET111 "View ESET111") | 3 |
| [ESET111L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ESET111L "View ESET111L") | [Electric Circuits II Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ESET111L "View ESET111L") | 1 |

AND

#### ANALOG ELECTRONICS

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [EET120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET120 "View EET120") | [Semiconductor Devices](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET120 "View EET120") | 3 |
| [EET121](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET121 "View EET121") | [Electronic Systems Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET121 "View EET121") | 3 |

AND

#### DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [EET130](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET130 "View EET130") | [Digital Systems I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET130 "View EET130") | 3 |
| [EET230](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET230 "View EET230") | [Digital Systems II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET230 "View EET230") | 3 |

AND

#### NETWORKING

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CST160](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST160 "View CST160") | [Introduction to Networking](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST160 "View CST160") | 3 |

AND

#### PROGRAMMING

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [SDC100](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/SDC100 "View SDC100") | [Introduction to Programming](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/SDC100 "View SDC100") | 3 |

#### Arts and Sciences Courses\* 19 semester credit hours

**Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:**

**\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.**

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | [Principles of Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | 3 |
| [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | [College Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | 3 |
| [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | [Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | 3 |
| [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | [College Algebra](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | 3 |
| [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | [Physics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | 3 |
| [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | [Physics Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | 1 |

AND

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO201 "View ECO201") | [Macroeconomics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO201 "View ECO201") | 3 |
| [ECO202](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO202 "View ECO202") | [Microeconomics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO202 "View ECO202") | 3 |
| [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | [Introduction to Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | 3 |

#### Self-Integration Courses 10 semester credit hours

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CST120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST120 "View CST120") | [Computer Configuration I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST120 "View CST120") | 3 |
| [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | [Career Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | 1 |
| [ET102](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET102 "View ET102") | [Engineering Math and Software Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET102 "View ET102") | 3 |
| [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | [Essentials for Success](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | 3 |

#### Concentration Courses 13 semester credit hours

**Complete ALL of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [MET191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET191 "View MET191") | [Materials Science](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET191 "View MET191") | 3 |
| [MET192](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET192 "View MET192") | [Graphics Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET192 "View MET192") | 3 |
| [MET192L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET192L "View MET192L") | [Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET192L "View MET192L") | 1 |
| [MET211](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET211 "View MET211") | [Statics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET211 "View MET211") | 3 |
| [MET230](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET230 "View MET230") | [Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET230 "View MET230") | 3 |

#### Elective Courses 9 semester credit hours

**Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:**

#### BUSINESS

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [BUS102](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS102 "View BUS102") | [Fundamentals of Customer Service](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS102 "View BUS102") | 3 |
| [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | [Introduction to Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | 3 |
| [BUS242](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS242 "View BUS242") | [Emerging Technologies and World of AI](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS242 "View BUS242") | 3 |

OR

#### CADD

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CAD104](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD104 "View CAD104") | [Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD104 "View CAD104") | 3 |
| [CAD106](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD106 "View CAD106") | [Civil CAD Design](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD106 "View CAD106") | 3 |
| [CAD108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD108 "View CAD108") | [Architectural CAD Design](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD108 "View CAD108") | 3 |
| [CAD110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD110 "View CAD110") | [Building Information Management (BIM)](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD110 "View CAD110") | 3 |
| [CAD112](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD112 "View CAD112") | [AutoCAD Electrical](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAD112 "View CAD112") | 3 |

OR

#### INFORMATION SYSTEMS

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [CST140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST140 "View CST140") | [Introduction to Operating Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CST140 "View CST140") | 3 |
| [CYB120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CYB120 "View CYB120") | [Introduction to Python Programming](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CYB120 "View CYB120") | 3 |
| [CYB200](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CYB200 "View CYB200") | [Network Protocols and Services](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CYB200 "View CYB200") | 3 |

OR

#### MATH

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [MTH200](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH200 "View MTH200") | [Pre-calculus](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH200 "View MTH200") | 3 |
| [MTH220](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH220 "View MTH220") | [Applied Calculus I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH220 "View MTH220") | 3 |

OR

#### MECHANICAL

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [MET114](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET114 "View MET114") | [Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD and T)](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET114 "View MET114") | 3 |
| [MET213](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET213 "View MET213") | [Advanced 3D Modeling](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET213 "View MET213") | 3 |
| [MET221](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET221 "View MET221") | [Manufacturing Processes](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET221 "View MET221") | 3 |
| [MET222](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET222 "View MET222") | [Mechanical Drives and Power Transmission](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET222 "View MET222") | 3 |
| [MET230L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET230L "View MET230L") | [Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET230L "View MET230L") | 1 |
| [MET232](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET232 "View MET232") | [Pumps](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET232 "View MET232") | 3 |

OR

#### PROJECT

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [ET210](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET210 "View ET210") | [Capstone Project](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET210 "View ET210") | 3 |
| [ET210L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET210L "View ET210L") | [Capstone Project Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET210L "View ET210L") | 1 |

OR

#### EXTERNSHIP

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [EET200](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET200 "View EET200") | [Externship-EET III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET200 "View EET200") | 3 |
| [EET203](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET203 "View EET203") | [Externship-EET I-a](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET203 "View EET203") | 1 |
| [EET204](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET204 "View EET204") | [Externship-EET I-b](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET204 "View EET204") | 1 |
| [EET205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET205 "View EET205") | [Externship-EET I-c](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET205 "View EET205") | 1 |

OR

#### ELECTRONICS

**Complete ANY of the following Courses:**

| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [EET220](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET220 "View EET220") | [Industrial Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET220 "View EET220") | 3 |
| [EET231](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET231 "View EET231") | [Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET231 "View EET231") | 3 |
| [EET272](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET272 "View EET272") | [Fiber Optics Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET272 "View EET272") | 3 |
| [EET272L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET272L "View EET272L") | [Fiber Optics Communication LAB](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET272L "View EET272L") | 1 |
| [EET280](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET280 "View EET280") | [Introduction to Communication Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET280 "View EET280") | 3 |
| [ESET280](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ESET280 "View ESET280") | [Introduction to Communication Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ESET280 "View ESET280") | 3 |

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