Division of Engineering Technology
Some people identify problems and others thrive on solving problems. UWA degrees in engineering technology provide the specialized knowledge and skills needed to identify needs in a wide range of industries and fields and develop the systems or equipment to meet those needs. The future depends on engineering technology.
“Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not as a threat.”
— Steve Jobs
Choose the Program That’s Right for You
Choose a degree from the Division of Engineering Technology that meets your needs and your schedule. Choose from a range of programs — on campus or online — all of which are designed to give you the tools and skills you need for a successful career in the engineering field.
Innovate. Engineer. Succeed
Our hands-on, career-focused programs equip you with the technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and industry knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing workforce. At UWA, you’ll learn from expert faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and guide you through practical, applied learning. We collaborate with leading businesses and industry partners to ensure our curriculum keeps you ahead of the curve—so when it’s time to launch your career, you’ll be ready to stand out.
Discover the power of engineering technology and take the next step toward an exciting, high-demand career. Your future starts here.
Alumni and Student Experiences
“Instead of me just choosing UWA, I think we chose each other. UWA felt so much like home that after my first visit, I paid my enrollment deposit the next day! This university gives me the opportunity to truly make my mark. Engineering is a growing field for women, and my absolute favorite part of my major is the hands-on experience I get in labs every day! I am honored to have been the Darryl Hutcheson Memorial Scholarship recipient, and I’ve had the opportunity to intern with Hall-Taylor Construction Company thanks to the Division of Engineering Technology.”
Kayla Holley, Montgomery, AL, Engineering Technology
About the Division of Engineering Technology
The Division of Engineering Technology at the University of West Alabama offers Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, and certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in various technical and engineering fields.
Our Computer Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, and Industrial Maintenance programs are designed for traditional on-campus students. However, the Bachelor of Science in Technology is tailored specifically for transfer students with substantial technical credits from a community college, trade school, or military service—leveraging their existing skills.
For added flexibility, both the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Science in Technology are available entirely online.
We also offer certificate programs in:
- Automotive Technician (Short Certificate)
- Welding (Non-Degree Certificate)
Accreditation
The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
Alumni Experience
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