Professional registration issues for engineering technology graduates: a range of perspectives

Engineering Technology And The Lessons Learned From Engineering

“…Through the 1950s, technologists were viewed as having equivalent professionalism as engineers with a different role in the design and production of products 3 . It was suggested that a separate title be used for graduates from these technical programs, that of technologist.…”

“…However, the missing practical background delayed their ability to contribute to laboratory settings in industry." 13 The need for the application of this knowledge did not go away as technology advanced. Nicolai further observed, "In the 1940s and 50s American engineering programs were very applications oriented and design received a great deal of attention in the curriculum.…”

Creating A Path For Licensure For Engineering Technology Graduates

“…Nevertheless, many engineering technology educators feel that it is important that their graduates have a chance to become Professional Engineers, if they so desire. 4 Although most engineering technology graduates will never need to be registered, it is important that a path for licensure be preserved. The reason for this is that many of these graduates can be made to feel that they are second-class citizens if they have no path to licensure.…”