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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 plastic 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 plastic processes and take the lead as a process, design, or research engineer.
Plastics & Polymer Technology (A.A.S.)
Gain the technical skills to become a key player in plastics operations.
Minors
Supplement your bachelor degree with up to two minors.
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Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about. Academic Tours allow you to explore labs and get to the core of your future program. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your academic area of interest, opt for a Self-Scheduled Personal Tour. Comprehensive COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.
May 26
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Visit Day
Wednesday, May 2610:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jun 12
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Visit Day
Saturday, June 1211:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jul 7
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Visit Day
Wednesday, July 710:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
Jul 17
Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology Visit Day
Saturday, July 179:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.)
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05.14.2021
Penn College hosts workshop for plastics professionals
Plastics professionals from throughout the country sharpened their skills and enhanced their knowledge at a recent workshop ...
05.07.2021
Revolutionizing robotics
From the Spring 2021 Penn College Magazine: Extraordinary curiosity led Fletcher Ewing, ’98, from childhood Soap Box Derbies to ...
03.30.2021
April showers bring revealing hours – register today!
Four virtual workshops in April, continuing Penn College’s series of free community presentations, will provide expert ...