Applied Engineering Technology (AET) graduates are trained to bridge the gap that often exists between the engineer/scientist and the technical or production workforce. To do this, the AET program works toward three primary goals:

• To introduce students to the experimental principles and concepts of AET by applying contemporary skills and knowledge in a variety of positions based on the industry's needs.
• To provide students with a strong foundation of engineering practices and to stimulate students' interest by using a problem-solving approach in state-of-the-art laboratories.
• To provide students with leadership, management, communication skills, and professional ethics, serving as a foundation for future development and career success.

To develop this diverse skill set, the AET curriculum includes general education courses in the following areas: mathematics, sciences, and liberal arts. Concentrations are available in electrical, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering technology.

Students enrolled in the B.S. program as full-time students take a five-year program with an 18-month cooperative education experience (co-op). Drexel's well-respected co-op experiences provide students with a unique advantage when they enter the workforce.