Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Harford Community College Proposal	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)	Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Additive Manufacturing	6/1/2019	Approved	7/1/2019
Area of Concentration (A.o.C.) in Additive Manufacturing Program Description
Harford Community College is proposing Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a new area of concentration within the existing Engineering Technology, A.A.S. degree program. The AM area of concentration consists of 37 credits of core curriculum that emphasizes applications, problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Within the 37 credits of core curriculum, students are completing 15 credits of coursework specific to additive manufacturing. <br> <br>This program prepares students for employment in additive manufacturing and a variety of other industries that use technicians or technology specialists to support engineering staff. The program fosters training in a variety of comprehensive skill sets including but not limited to: calculations and data systems, computer skills, knowledge of additive manufacturing tools, basic laboratory skills, and systems and test methodologies. Upon graduation, students will be able to use these skills to organize and carry out engineering technology projects. Graduates of this program will demonstrate knowledge of CADD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting), electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, 3D printing and mechanics. <br>