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Apr 28, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog
Pre-Engineering Design Technology, A.A. (Western Michigan University)
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Academic Program Code: 626
This program is designed to offer a clear pathway for students wanting to transfer into the bachelor’s degree program in Engineering Design Technology at Western Michigan University. Upon graduating from the program at WMU, among the jobs students can consider in manufacturing-related industries follow: positions related to quality control, administration, and marketing, as well as product designers, technical publication specialists, and documentation and standards supervisors. By declaring this Articulated Pre-Major, students are on track to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and transfer to WMU to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Design Technology.
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General Transfer Notes & Michigan Transfer Agreement
The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Western Michigan University. Students should contact Western Michigan University to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Western Michigan University ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Western Michigan University and the Engineering Design Technology program. GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Western Michigan University requirements. Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential. Program Notes
This degree is designed with the intent that students can take classes and be advised at the Western Michigan University Grand Rapids - Downtown location via the AMP lab. General Education Courses
Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below. Use transfer resources available and advising to select coursework based on Western Michigan University requirements. English Composition and Communications
Humanities
Select two (2) Humanities General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas. Only one (1) Foreign Language course can be used for the Humanities requirement.
Social Sciences
Select two (2) Social Sciences General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
General Education Total Credits Hours
30 (minimum)
Program Elective Courses
Select a minimum of six (6) credit hours from the list below of Western Michigan University’s “Approved Major Electives.” Total Credit Hours
63 (minimum) In What Order Should I Take Classes?
Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses. Priority I Priority II Priority III Priority IV NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree. Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements. |
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