A new articulation agreement between Enterprise State Community College and Troy University will create a pipeline for Mechatronics students to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

“We are excited to facilitate a pathway for students seeking to earn the bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology,” Dr. Kerry Palmer, senior vice chancellor for academics, said in a release from the university. “Troy University is committed to preparing students for in-demand jobs. This pathway helps us achieve that goal.”

“I certainly appreciate our relationship with Troy University,” ESCC President Danny Long said. “Many of our students attend Troy after they complete classes with us, and we are excited to offer another path to our students for them to take that next step toward a bachelor’s degree.”

Through the agreement, ESCC Mechatronics students will be able to transfer up to 64 semester hours toward Troy University’s Electronics Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree, which combines theory with hands-on experience through lab experiments that focus on electrical circuits and devices, robotics, automation, and more.

ESCC’s Mechatronics program provides a variety of paths for individuals to receive skills training in electronics, motors, automation, robotics, and other advanced manufacturing processes. These paths include a two-year degree program, six short-term certificates and 51 industrial certification training courses that meet national skill standards. 

“There is a need for trained workers in this field,” Mechatronics Instructor Aubri Hanson said. “We’ve been able to offer the training people need to have great careers in this industry, and I’m happy that our students will have this opportunity to continue their education and training close to home at Troy University.”

For the 2023-24 academic year, Hanson and her instructional team have served 476 students through the program, with 41 of the students graduating with the one of the program’s certificates and associate degree. Additionally, 1,375 industry certifications were issued to students over the academic year.

To learn more about the mechatronics program, visit escc.edu/mechatronics. Registration is also open for fall classes. Apply to join the mechatronics program at escc.edu/apply.