Department website: https://www.atu.edu/engineering/mechanical

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology (ASNT) degree is designed to allow students to obtain the knowledge base and training necessary to work in one of the many areas in the nuclear field. While many technology degrees, especially at the associate’s level, are seen as less rigorous paths, the ASNT program at Arkansas Tech University includes most of the same courses as the first two years of the engineering programs.

Graduates of the program leading to the Associate of Science Degree in Nuclear Technology may find employment in many areas of the nuclear industry. Many past ASNT graduates have continued their studies to obtain bachelor's degrees in engineering or the physical sciences either at Arkansas Tech University or at other institutions.

For a detailed policy regarding transfer credit for the Mechanical Engineering programs, please see the Department of Mechanical Engineering page. 

It is highly recommended that all freshmen engineering students starting fall 2017 purchase laptop computers. Laptop computer specifications are at: https://www.atu.edu/engineering/specifications.php.

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The educational objectives of the program leading to the ASNT degree are:

1. To produce graduates who use the skills and knowledge gained in the program to embark upon successful careers and engage in lifelong learning.
2. To produce graduates who employ engineering analysis and mathematical methods appropriate for solution of problems concerning basic atomic and nuclear processes.
3. To produce graduates who employ knowledge of atomic and nuclear science along with engineering methods for solution of problems involving basic nuclear science.

To support these Educational Objectives, the following learning outcomes have been established for the AS Nuclear Technology program:

1. Students graduating from the ASNT program should have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, nuclear science and engineering.
2. Students graduating from the ASNT program should have an ability to develop and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to atomic and nuclear processes.
3. Students graduating from the ASNT program should have an ability to identify, formulate and solve basic atomic and nuclear engineering problems.
4. Students graduating from the ASNT program should have the ability to communicate effectively.
5. Students graduating from the ASNT program should have a basic knowledge of and ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice related to atomic and nuclear processes.