Department of Engineering Technology
Plastics Engineering Technology
The Plastics Engineering Technology Program emphasizes detailed technical knowledge as well as real world application. Plastics is a rapidly expanding field, both as a science and an industry, our curriculum keeps pace with changes and anticipated industrial needs. The Plastics Engineering Technology program at Pittsburg State University has a four-year curriculum which culminates in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology. The Plastics Engineering program is fully accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).
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Is a major in plastics right for you?
Successful students in plastics have the following qualities:
- an interest in how things work and designing or making items
- a good work ethic
- good mechanical aptitude
- computer applications
- competence in academic subjects such as
- mathematics
- chemistry
- speech
- English
- the willingness to learn technical subjects