{"id":161062,"date":"2025-08-27T10:23:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=161062"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:13:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:13:43","slug":"wright-state-and-sinclair-college-partner-to-launch-engineering-technology-degree-pathway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2025\/08\/27\/wright-state-and-sinclair-college-partner-to-launch-engineering-technology-degree-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new pathway program to make it easier for students to transfer from Sinclair to Wright State to complete a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program is designed to meet growing regional workforce demands in advanced manufacturing and other technical fields.<\/p>\n

Developed through a strategic partnership between Wright State and Sinclair, the new bachelor\u2019s degree offers a clear, affordable route for students earning Associate of Applied Science degrees to continue their education at Wright State.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership ensures a seamless public-school pathway to a high-demand, well-paying career in engineering technology,\u201d said Darryl Ahner, Ph.D., dean of Wright State\u2019s College of Engineering and Computer Science. \u201cStudents are seeing the value in a Wright State education. This new pathway with Sinclair is another example of how we deliver high-quality, affordable options that prepare graduates for real careers in our region and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnicians with associate\u2019s degrees in fields like mechanical, electrical or quality engineering technology are in high demand by both new and established manufacturers across Ohio,\u201d said Karl Hess, dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. \u201cMany students come to Sinclair aiming to prepare for a high-demand career that makes them job-ready as quickly as possible, with no initial plans to pursue anything beyond an associate\u2019s degree. However, after experiencing success in our programs, their confidence grows \u2014 and so do their aspirations. At Sinclair, our motto is \u2018Find the need, and endeavor to meet it,\u2019 and we take great pride in partnering with institutions like Wright State, who share our commitment to supporting student success.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The new articulation agreement includes 10 associate degree programs at Sinclair College that lead to Wright State\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. The degree program offers multiple concentrations and is designed to accommodate students from a variety of technical backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Wright State\u2019s Engineering Technology program serves as a bridge between engineering theory and practical implementation, preparing graduates for roles essential to the operation of factories, manufacturing plants and service industries.<\/p>\n

Ahner described engineering technologists as \u201cthe key individuals who ensure technical implementation for successful manufacturers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The program also offers flexible options for airmen and civilians at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including those with degrees from the Community College of the Air Force or other two-year institutions.<\/p>\n

Statewide demand for engineering technologists continues to grow. According to the Governor\u2019s Office of Workforce Transformation, engineering technician roles are among the most in-demand occupations in Ohio.<\/p>\n

Wright State\u2019s partnership with the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association highlighted the need for an engineering technology degree that is aligned with industry expectations.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cManufacturing is one of the most significant contributors to the economic vitality of the Dayton region,\u201d said Angelia Erbaugh, president of the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association. \u201cA driving force is the availability of a skilled and trained job-ready workforce. We are excited that two of the region\u2019s leading higher education institutions have joined forces to elevate, evolve and ready our future workforce for the increasing demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

This new engineering technology degree pathway is part of a robust, long-standing partnership between Wright State and Sinclair, which includes transfer pathways to more than 70 bachelor\u2019s degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines.<\/p>\n

Enrollment is now open for Wright State\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information about the Wright Path Partnership is available on the Sinclair Community College website<\/a> and the Wright State website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new transfer pathway that allows Sinclair students to seamlessly continue into Wright State\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program to meet growing regional workforce demands. Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":161069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[722,4266,743,2048,725,715,2061],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-161062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academics","category-biomedical-industrial-and-human-factors-engineering","category-engineering-computer-science","category-enrollment-management","category-home-news-sidebar","category-news","category-undergraduate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161062"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":161089,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161062\/revisions\/161089"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/161069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}