AET Partnership Expands

DCCC WIDENER EXPAND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN AET

Delaware County Community College expanded its cutting edge Applied Engineering Technology (AET) program through an agreement with Widener University. The agreement signed by DCCC President Dr. Jerome S. Parker and Widener President Dr. James T. Harris III , will allow DCCC students who earn an associate degree in applied engineering technology to complete a bachelor’s degree in professional studies with a minor in applied technology supervision at Widener.

Dr. Parker is pleased by the added choice students will have with the latest Widener/AET partnership. Said Parker, “We are offering access to affordable education, offering our students flexible education options, and developing the local workforce.”

Widener President Dr. Harris agreed. “DCCC’s applied engineering technology graduates who enter this baccalaureate program at Widener will gain the valuable supervisory preparation they need to advance in this growing field,” he added.

DCCC offers six associate degrees in Applied Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Systems, Automated Manufacturing/Robotics, and Nanofabrication Manufacturing. All six focus on the Advanced Manufacturing industry, which expects a substantial number of job openings in the next few years.

Offered through University College at Widener University, the bachelor’s degree in professional studies was developed for individuals who have earned an associate degree in applied science from a regionally accredited community, junior or technical college. The program allows students to build upon their background by combining a core of required arts and science courses with a component of professional development courses.

Information is available at all DCCC locations throughout Delaware and Chester counties, online at dccc.edu/aet222, or by calling 610-723-4010.

Learn more about our articulation with Widener University! Read our Fast Facts sheet.

We also have new partnerships with other universities! Read more about it!