Congratulations are in order to all the individuals that provided the countless hours and expertise in the development of the Vehicle Engineering Design Technology program as approval from the Academic Senate has been received.

Therefore, beginning the Fall of 2007 the curriculum will change based upon the recommendations of the automotive industry, graduates, and faculty of the program. The major will be reduced from 77 semester hours to 69 semester hours and will focus on the essential design elements required by today’s automotive industry.

Vehicle engineering designers research, develop, design, manufacture, and test a variety of vehicle components. Vehicle designers need to be creative, inquisitive, analytical, and detailed-oriented. They need good oral and written communication skills to work with specialists in supply functions. For these reasons major cognate coursework in English, Mathematics and Science have been added to enhance the student’s communication, math, problem solving, and critical think skills.

The program is committed to continuous program evolution to meet the global needs of the automotive manufacturers and suppliers. Exciting new courses such as Vehicle Chassis and Suspension and Vehicle Power Train Propulsion should open up new opportunities for graduates.

Once again, congratulations on a job well done.

Best Regards!
David

David L. Johnson, Jr.
Manager, Undergraduate Degree Programs
Central Michigan University
Off Campus Programs
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