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The last decade has seen several remarkable changes occurring within the industry of engineered materials. As a result of tragedies involving materials-related failures, the public has become increasingly aware of materials and manufacturing processes used in all aspects of our everyday lives. This awareness has increased the industry-wide emphasis on product quality and reliability, resulting in a need for on-line instrumental checks for defects and implementation of statistical quality-control methods such as ISO 9000. Additionally, powder metals, ceramics, and composites have grown in popularity because of the increased reliability of the products manufactured by these nontraditional methods and their efficient use of materials and energy resources.

Highly educated materials technologists have significant roles to play in the manufacturing industry. Their educational background uniquely qualifies them to design, inspect, and evaluate components while communicating to senior engineers the analysis of data as it relates to the engineering application.

The Materials Engineering Technology major provides the student with essential theory and an extensive laboratory background in these key elements of materials technology. Courses are offered that give the student exposure to the materials industry through comprehensive classroom instruction and stimulating industrial interaction. This program is one of the Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved Tech Prep programs. Secondary school students who have graduated from a program covered by a signed Penn State Articulation Agreement may be eligible for special admission procedures and/or advanced placement.

For more information about this program, contact the campus of interest to you.

Please note: The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. Please consult the most recent Degree Programs Bulletin for more detailed information.