Mechatronics: Career Associate

The Mechatronics associate in applied science degree program educates students through an integrated-systems approach that includes the automation, process controls, and industrial robotics used throughout industry. Designed as a multidisciplinary program that incorporates theory and hands-on experience, students gain the broad skill set necessary to maintain, repair, and manage mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, and control systems. Emphasis is also placed on the integration of these systems. Graduates are prepared for positions in which maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the designs of automated systems and equipment are required.  The complete program is available at the Harrisburg Campus.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 104 Technical Writing (or)  3 
  ENGL 102 English Composition II  (3) 
COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication (or)  3 
  COMM 101 Effective Speaking  (3) 
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
ELEC 144 Electronics for Technicians  3 
ELOC 153 Fundamentals of Electricity  4 
ELOC 172 National Electric Code (NEC)  2 
GTEC 101 Safety: OHSA-30 & NFPA 70E  3 
HVAC 103 Fundamentals of Air Cond. I  4 
IA 201 Motors and Controls I  4 
IA 208 PLC’s and Automation    2 
IA 210 Robotics I  3 
IA 221 Sensor Technology  3 
IMT 108 Power Transmission  4 
IMT 110 Fluid Power   4 
IMT 291 Industrial Maintenance Coop  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Perform maintenance on electronic, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and industrial robots

Interpret OSHA Standards

Use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment

Demonstrate practical knowledge in electrical and electronic fundamentals, motor controls, and process control systems

Demonstrate practical knowledge in mechanical systems

Demonstrate practical knowledge in fluid power systems

Read electrical and mechanical blueprints

Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical equipment and systems

Use the National Electrical Code

Troubleshoot basic AC systems

Program, wire, and troubleshoot basic PLC systems

Effectively interact with and develop basic programs on industrial robots

Write and speak effectively

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations