Mechanical Engineering Degree?

**scadding** · 03-23-2004 11:25 AM

I am new to the board, I am looking to attain a BS in mechanical engineering through a DE program.

I have completed around half of the requirements at the University of New Hampshire. I'm hoping to get some suggestions.

Thanks.

**Mike Albrecht** · 03-23-2004 12:02 PM

There are very few undergraduate engineering degrees available by distance learning, for regionally accredited there is only one that can be taken anywhere (Univeristy of North Dakota). There are a few others availble in select regions (off-campus not truely DL).

For DETC accredited there are a few more, in particular California National.

Most DL programs are engineering TECHNOLOGY, whihc is more of a technician level than an engineering level. For engineering technology see:
Old Dominion University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Thomas Edison State College

**Han** · 03-23-2004 12:36 PM

Same as Mike has said, ther eis an engineering technology / management degree at University of Alabama Huntsville.

**italiansupernova** · 03-23-2004 12:46 PM

Grantham University (DETC accredited)

Engineering Management
http://www.grantham.edu/newsite/engi...management.htm

May not quite be what you're looking for, but it's one of the few "engineering " distance learning degrees out there that hasn't already been mentioned.

**scadding** · 03-23-2004 01:00 PM

Thanks, I also found "the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand" is this school anything to look at or should I stick to schools within th US?

**scadding** · 03-23-2004 01:23 PM

What is the difference between DETC accredited and RA specifically between California National and University of North Dakota? Can I expect one to be more accepted than the other?

**wfready** · 03-23-2004 04:08 PM

UND is RA and its engineering program is accredited by ABET. This degree would be easier to get into grad school. Being that its ABET curriculum is standardized, I would imagine it would be a lot easier to transfer the course work to another ABET program. Considering the course work you completed at UNH is part of their ABET accredited curriculum, I would imagine it would transfer fairly easy into UND's program. You may have to visit UND a few times for lab work (I BELIEVE they are a week long but you may want to look in on that). UND is pretty expensive; but, it may be an option for you considering you would just have to complete HALF the course work (provided it transfers fully).

CNUAS is DETC accredited, which is a national accredidation. One of the problems with program under DETC (or other national accreditors) is that students have difficulty finding a school that will take these degrees (or credits from a degree program). They are out there; but, there are quite a few regionally accredited schools that will not take DETC/NA credits. There are more RA schools than NA schools so, you will find, more often than not, that schools will not accept these credits.

In the corporate world (as far as NA engineering TECHNOLOGY programs are concerned) I have seen plenty of techs in my industry (semiconductor) that have a degree from ITT (nationally accredited). I have seen one equipment engineer with a BSET from ITT (and a million years of equipment experience). I have never met an engineer with a degree from CNUAS. Then again, I have never seen an engineer with a UND degree either. I would imagine, with the ABET accreditation, UND would be a more marketable degree.

Hope this helps,
Bill

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**-kevin-** · 03-23-2004 04:33 PM

Take a look here. You will want to make an inquiry directly to the University of Alabama since the courses you have completed will play a part in whether the program will work for you or not.

http://distanceeducation.ua.edu/degree/

**RKanarek** · 03-23-2004 09:12 PM

Originally posted by scadding
Thanks, I also found "the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand" is this school anything to look at or should I stick to schools within th US?

Greetings.

Of course, whether or not the Open Polytechnic NZ (http://www.topnz.ac.nz/index.html) is "anything to look at", and whether or not you should stick to US schools, are two completely different questions. If you are an American, I suspect you would do best to stick with an American institution, unless it would benefit you to go elsewhere.

Is there something particularly appealing about the NZ institution? You are aware that the TOPNZ offers technology degrees/diplomas/etc., aren't you?

If you're keen on a foreign polytechnic, you may -- or may not -- also wish to consider Technikon South Africa (http://www.tsa.ac.za/welcome.htm). Be warned that many of their courses require hands-on "practicals", which usually necessitates that you be employed in an applicable field, and that you be able to secure the cooperation of your employer/supervisor/etc.

Good luck, and happy hunting!

Cordially,
Richard Kanarek

**zvavda** · 03-23-2004 09:37 PM

Originally posted by RKanarek

If you're keen on a foreign polytechnic, you may -- or may not -- also wish to consider Technikon South Africa ([url]http://www.tsa.ac.za/welcome.htm[/url

That's a good idea. TSA had merge with UNISA that make degree from TSA more recognize. But I concern about TSA degree in US.

**Mike Albrecht** · 03-24-2004 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Fed
Take a look here. You will want to make an inquiry directly to the University of Alabama since the courses you have completed will play a part in whether the program will work for you or not.

http://distanceeducation.ua.edu/degree/

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Tuscaloosa and Dothan Only) - good only if you live within commuting distance of Tuscaloosa or Dothan. You go to a classroom there and watch the tape.

Now if you were interesested in and engineering degree, but not real specific about the disciplene there are a few other options such as: http://www.me.mtu.edu/distance_learn/bacheng/index.html

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