<p>Is there a difference in the two? I've gotten into Computer Engineering Technology major in my college because that's what I saw. I didn't really think too much ahead if it's different to "Computer Engineering" I stayed with the mindset that it is the same thing. Originally I want to major in COMPUTER ENGINEERING. So somebody inform me on the difference of the two majors if there are any please. Also if I can transfer out my 2 year college later on to Computer Engineering after doing this CE Technology then that would be great.</p>
<p>The short answer is that generally speaking, engineering focuses more on theory and the principles, whereas engineering technology focuses more on practical, hands-on skills. An engineering degree makes you an engineer. An engineering technology degree makes you an engineering technician or technologist. They are different.</p>
<p>That said, there is certainly overlap between the two. I don’t know what the practical implications are in regard to employment, but I imagine the engineering degree will give you far more options than the engineering technology degree.</p>
<p>To expand, an engineer would be able to do an engineering technicians job sooner than the technician to do the engineers job. </p>
<p>I would not suggest doing purely CE tech at your cc. Whilst you would learn hands on skills, you would miss the fundamentals of engineering, not taking physics, calc etc… I would recommend taking the prereq courses and transferring without doing the CE tech program at all. It would save time and money doing both, and if you really wanted to do CE tech, you could go back, more easily in fact since you know the physics behind the mechanisms.</p>
<p>How about transferring to a 4 year college that has a CE major after a semester or two doing CE Tech? My current school only has CE Tech.</p>
<p>Since you’re in a CC, a “major” is only used for fin aid purposes and not a limiter to which classes you can take. Go take your lower divisional classes. </p>
<p>Well I was out of college for the spring semester that just ended and I had to pick a major to apply back into the college. So I picked the CE Tech. And I don’t have any financial aid, I don’t qualify. I just want to know if it is a bad idea to continue with CE Tech for a semester or two and then transfer to a 4 year college pursuing my original choice, CE. </p>
<p>I see. Imo no. You’ll have to take the prerequisite classes regardless to get accepted. CE Tech classes would slow you down, in already long academic path. </p>
<p>Yeah a long path indeed. Going from one major to another then to this one. My college life path hasn’t been a point A to point B situation like the fortunate people out there. Thanks for the help man, I’ll see what I can do in my case, if I still can’t figure out the right idea on how to approach this then I’m seeing a counselor at my college for help.</p>
<p>There is a difference that is analogous to a mechanical engineer and a mechanic. As a techincian you will learn the gritty sides of the subject matter, while as an engineer you will learn the more technical side. Although there is overlap, it is not the same. And while the courses as a technician will assist you with the hands on material, it will leave you wanting in the theorhetical material. If you can manage the lower divisional course work and the technician course work do both, however, if you have to choose, I suggest taking the engineering coursework.</p>
<p>ninjex, here is a link to the CE Tech in my school. It shows what classes they offer and what will be in the first semester and so on. Take a look if you’d like. I hope I’m not on the completely wrong and different track towards my goal (Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering).</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/engtech/ET_Data/CT.html”>http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/engtech/ET_Data/CT.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/academics/majors/engineering-tech-or-engineering”>http://www.rit.edu/emcs/admissions/academics/majors/engineering-tech-or-engineering</a> describes the differences between engineering and engineering technology.</p>
<p>Great link, ucb! </p>
<p>The only differences are Academic, once you get into industry most if not all Engineering Technology Graduates have the same titles as their Engineer brethren, “Engineer”. I have a BS Degree in Engineering Technology and graduated nearly 20 years ago, I have never been labeled a “Technologist”, always had “Engineer” in my title and the same title as other’s who had “Engineering” Degrees. Same job responsibilities, same or higher salary based on experience. This goes without saying just not for myself but all my classmates I stayed in touch with, some are Engineering Managers managing BSME and BSEE degree holders. Just go on to LinkedIn and search for Engineering Technology grads, you will see real world facts not the false info ABET and most schools label the job descriptions for these degrees. </p>