Engineering Technology – AS Degree
Penn Foster

Program Details

The Engineering Technology program offered through Penn Foster College trains students for a career dealing with engineering, mechanics, and control technology.

Students are taught the essentials of control systems and how to design analog and digital systems. AutoCAD® applications provide students with the knowledge of engineering technology. Technical electives include courses such as Mechanical Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Materials Management. Students are expected to choose two of the specified courses to accompany their degree program.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Penn Foster is accredited by:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs, and Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.

Penn Foster Career School has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score