Industrial and Engineering Technology

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology strives to support the economic development of the region by providing a premier, industry-relevant, education in Louisiana, rich in real-world-ready experiences, research, and a mixture of theoretical and hands-on coursework.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Fall 2020 Software and Technology Resources
2019-2020 IET Journal
New ET Concentration (Mechatronics) has been approved and will be offered in Fall 2020!
ET program is preparing for the ABET re-accreditation report and visit due this year 2020.
IT program (both BS and AAS degrees) received six years full accreditation through ATMAE. The two degrees are now accredited through 2025.
Beginning Spring 2020, the department will increase its offering of late classes to accommodate employees and adult learners who aspire to further their education in IET.
Laitram sponsors the Engineering Technology Senior Design project annually as part of a formal internship program.
Performance Contractors sponsors development of Welding Technology / Materials Inspection Concentration in the Industrial Technology program.
The OSH&E program was established at request of industry and in collaboration with GBRIA and industry stakeholders.
The ET and OSHE programs are accredited by ABET, http://www.abet.org. The IT program is accredited by ATMAE, http://www.atmae.org.

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ACADEMIC RESOURCES

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IT program has a 50-year history of strong industry connections. In the process of developing a new concentration in Welding Technology/Materials Inspection.

ET program was inititated in 2009, it differs from a classic Engineering in that it is more applied and focused on applications of technology.

OSHE bachelor’s degree is one of only a few of its kind in the nation. Initiated in 2004 as a workforce demand-driven program.

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Upcoming Events

Nov
9-13

Spring 2021 Priority Registration

Nov
25-27

Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov-Dec
30-4

Final Examinations (Remote)

Dec
5

Commencement

DID YOU KNOW?

For every dollar students invest in a UL System education, they will see a return of $3.80.

Those with bachelor’s degrees from UL System member institutions will see an average increase in earnings of $22,300 each year when compared to someone with only a high school diploma working in Louisiana. Source