Aug 23, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

Mechatronics, A.O.S.


Associate in Occupational Studies
HEGIS #5311
Department Chairperson: Christopher McNally, Ph.D.
Williams Hall, Room 126, (518) 629-7275


The Mechatronics (A.O.S.) degree covers four interconnected disciplines: mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/information technology. All four drive the design, operation and maintenance of modern complex machinery.

You will receive hands-on learning that focuses on developing technical skills needed to support installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of control circuitry and machine-to-machine networks. Some graduates also choose to continue their education to a four-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.

 

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses Entry Term Special Notes H.S. Average
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math (70 or above in each course) Fall only Math entrance requirements may be waived if a student has successfully completed (a grade C or above) a higher level math. 70 or above

Total Credits Required: 61


Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study