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Associate of Industrial Design Engineering in AS

Walnut, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Industrial Design Engineering is offered by the Architecture, IDE & Manufacturing Department in the Technology and Health Division at Mt. San Antonio College.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply foundational knowledge of Industrial Design Engineering in AS
Practise engineering analysis
Technical design
Measurement and system evaluation
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Industrial design
Mechanical design
Fabrication
Manufacturing areas as entry level designers
Fabricators
Mold-makers
Prototype model-makers

Curriculum

Associate of Science programme (38 units of major coursework) at Mt. SAC. Required courses include Design Foundation-Visual Literacy
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to Shop Processes and Design Foundation II. 12 more listed courses or elective choices complete the pattern. General education coursework is added to reach the 60-unit degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 18 by first day of classes
Or high school completion (transcript or diploma
English or certified translation) if under 18
Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent
Proof of funds
TB test
Open admission (no minimum GPA published)
Some health programmes (e.g. Nursing
Radiologic technology
Respiratory therapy) have a separate selection process described in the catalogue. Entry grade detail: No minimum published (open admission community college).

Accepted academic background

Age 18 by first day of classes, Or high school completion (transcript or diploma, English or certified translation) if under 18, Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent, Proof of funds 26, 926 USD, TB test.

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 3.5
PTE Academic 41
Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the requirements and the next deadline on the international admissions page. Apply through the OpenCCC application
Then complete the F-1 International Student Application in the student portal and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload the passport
High school or college transcripts
A bank letter or statement as proof of funds dated within six months
English proficiency proof unless exempt. Take the TB test when accepted. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the required international student orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$11,618 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Technology and Health Division
Department	Architecture, IDE & Manufacturing Department
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Applications closed
5 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
171 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.