CNC Machining, A.S.

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The Associate in Science in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining program, prepares students for entry-level positions in CNC Machining or to pursue a baccalaureate degree. It is also an excellent program for people already working in the CNC Machining field without a degree, who seek advancement opportunities in their chosen career which require an associate degree.

The program prepares graduates for employment in the manufacturing field as a CNC operator. This program of study integrates an understanding of manufacturing processes, a knowledge of materials, a working knowledge of manufacturing mathematics, a competence in technical drawing and specifications, an understanding of computer-aided machining, and the hands-on machining skills needed for CNC machining.

Students completing an Associate in Science in CNC Machining will earn 60-61 credits and have the opportunity to receive nationally-recognized credentials from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) as a Certified Production Technician (CPT).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Enhance their skills and knowledge of computer numerical control (CNC) machining in manufacturing sectors through collaboration, presentation and continuous learning;
Earn nationally-recognized, portable credentials from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC);
Promote and facilitate upward educational and career mobility by providing students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively integrate themselves into any manufacturing organization;
Practice critical thinking and creativity that empowers them to reach their personal, academic, and professional goals;
Apply critical thinking skills, the scientific method and problem analysis in manufacturing;
Integrate the fields of management, social sciences, and humanities into an academic tract that prepares students to utilize the skills learned in the classroom within diverse settings and with a variety of populations;
Develop skills to participate meaningfully in the manufacturing operations for the long-term viability of a manufacturing business for the purpose of promoting the mission, vision, and core values.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all graduation requirements as stated in the catalog. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.3 in the major.

Curriculum

General Education Core Requirements - 21-22 Credits

ENG 101 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 1XX - English Elective Credit(s): 3
MATH 1XX - Mathematics (MATH 135 or higher) Credit(s): 3
Science (BIO, CHEM, SCI) Credit(s): 3-4
Social Science (PSY or SOC) Credit(s): 3
Humanities (HIS, PHIL, SPAN, HUM) Credit(s): 3
General Education Elective Credit(s): 3

Non-Major Core Requirements - 3 Credits

CAP 115 - Learning and Working Through Digital Technologies Credit(s): 3

CNC Machining Major Core Requirements - 36 Credits

Freshman Year

BMM 101 - Key Principles of Manufacturing Credit(s): 3
BMM 110 - Technology in Advanced Manufacturing Credit(s): 3
OS 101 - Team Dynamics and Individual Skills Credit(s): 3
BMM 222 - Technical Drawings and Specifications Credit(s): 3
BMM 140 - Principles in Manufacturing Mathematics Credit(s): 3
BMM 175 - CNC Machining Credit(s): 3

Sophomore Year

BMM 220 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing Credit(s): 3
BMM 275 - CNC Machining II Credit(s): 3
BMM 240 - CAM I Credit(s): 3
BMM 276 - CNC Machining Applications Credit(s): 3
BMM 241 - CAM II Credit(s): 3
BMM 1XX - Directed Elective* Credit(s): 3

Note:

*Directed elective credits may be from any School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing course, unless directed by the program. Directed elective courses contain the following prefixes: BUS, OS, and BMM at the appropriate level.