May 20, 2026  
College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027 
  
College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027

Mechatronics Technology, A.A.S.

Location(s): Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Valdosta Campus


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The Mechatronics Technology Degree Program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Mechatronics technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The Degree program teaches skills in Mechatronics Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC’s, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive a Mechatronics Technology Degree that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or Mechatronics technicians.

Admission Requirements:

Curriculum Outline (60 Hours)


General Core Courses


  • Area I - Language Arts/Communication

  • Credits: 3
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    Area II - Social/Behavior Science​

  • Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields:

  • Economics
  • Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
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    Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

  • Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following courses:

  • Credits: 3
  • Credits: 3
  • Credits: 3
  • Credits: 3
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    Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

  • Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields:

  • Art Appreciation
  • American Literature
  • English Literature
  • Humanities
  • Literature and Cultural Studies
  • Music Appreciation
  • Religion
  • Theatre Appreciation
  • World Literature
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    General Education Core Elective

  • Select an additional 3 semester credit hours from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV.

Occupational Courses


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