Rowan University, RCBC Expand Engineering Technology Programs

Rowan University and Rowan College at Burlington County are creating more opportunities for students seeking careers in growing engineering technology fields, the schools announced on Monday.

Rowan University’s Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering opened a new academic department in Engineering Technology to offer degrees in various engineering technologies. At the same time, Rowan College at Burlington County launched a new associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Thanks to the partnership between the schools, this means students now have the opportunity to pursue both an associate degree and complete a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Rowan University’s Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan College at Burlington County’s Mount Laurel campus.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the growth of this program as it relates to our workforce demands,” said Bob Regensburger, project specialist principal for Economic Development Programs with Lockheed Martin in Moorestown. “Students will now have multiple pathways to obtain meaningful credentials, enter the workforce and complete their bachelor’s degrees. This collaboration between Rowan University and RCBC is good for students and the region’s workforce and reflects their commitment to strengthening the state and region’s economy.”

Engineering technologists work in product and process design and development in areas such as transportation, power, climate control, machine design, manufacturing, materials, land management and automation.

“Rowan has made a commitment to push the envelope, develop novel pathways and create educational opportunities for our state and region that strengthen our economy,” Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand said. “This program illustrates what is possible when partners come to the table to do the hard work of reforming our education system. Students now can gain meaningful credentials in high-demand industries at a cost that is way below average.”

“We share a goal of working together with Rowan University and employers to create high-quality affordable pathways that provide students access to successful careers in growing, in-demand fields,” Rowan College at Burlington County President Dr. Michael A. Cioce said. “The creation of Rowan University’s Engineering Technology Department in conjunction with our new Mechanical Engineering Technology degree provides our students access to both employment and one of the top engineering schools in the nation.”

In addition to mechanical engineering technology, Rowan College at Burlington County also offers an associate degree program in electrical engineering technology. Rowan University and Rowan College at Burlington County expect to develop additional technologist programs that meet industry demands.

Learn more about the the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at rcbc.edu/met. For more information, contact Greg Volpe at Rowan College at Burlington County at gvolpe@rcbc.edu or 856-222-2514. At Rowan University, contact or Dr. Horacio Sosa at Sosa@rowan.edu or 856-256-5121.

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