Robotics Technology Degree

Robotics Technology is a fascinating field that continues to grow at an incredible rate. Students will learn to utilize specialized software applications to perform any number of tasks including: robotic design, configuration, installation, assembly, calibration, electromechanical equipment design, fabrication, inspection, maintenance, programming, testing, and training. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer robotics technology degrees.

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Kirtland Community College

450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI

Kirtland Community College, located in Roscommon, Michigan, is a public, two year institution founded in 1966. The school has the largest geographic service area among two year institutions in the state, covering part or all of nine counties with a population of 65,000 in those areas. The school also offers online courses and programs, though some programs are unavailable as they require a physical presence for training. The school is fully accredited and maintains a high standard for education, ensuring student needs are met.

Academics

Kirtland Community College offers a variety programs that allow students to pursue career training or academic transfer. Career training programs prepare individuals for a long term career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer programs aim to assist students in receiving a four year education by first allowing them to complete the first two years at KCC. Upon completion, students will apply to their desired school or schools in order to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Practical Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Kirtland Community College may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and the payment of associated fees. Students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and should be prepared to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to one's first semester is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted yearly in a timely manner.

Career Options for Graduates

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Description

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electro-mechanical technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).