Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology

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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

Plastics & Polymer Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

Develop, design, and produce everyday plastic products.

Whether you land on the associate or bachelor degree option, you’ll have an opportunity to dive into extensive hands-on training with industrial-scale processing equipment. Both programs are ABET-accredited and introduce students to the five major plastics processes. The bachelor-level program is designed for future engineers while the associate-degree option lays the groundwork for technical positions within the industry.

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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Master the major plastics processes and take the lead as a process, design, or research engineer.

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Plastics & Polymer Technology (A.A.S.)

Gain the technical skills to become a key player in plastics operations.

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Supplement your bachelor degree with up to two minors.

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