Engineering
Technology

Four-year Electronics Engineering Technology students learn how to analyze, build, test, operate, and maintain electrical systems. At NSU, we concentrate on control systems, communications systems, and microprocessor systems. Four-year students learn some electrical design and complete a senior design sequence prior to graduation. All courses in the associate degree count toward the baccalaureate degree.

Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) students learn to develop, implement, and improve integrated manufacturing systems that include materials, facilities, operations, personnel, costs, and information. They learn to use appropriate analytical and computational procedures to create efficient and effective integrated systems. This is the first and only IET program in Louisiana!

The two-year pre-engineering program consists primarily of mathematics and science courses (and a few social science and English courses) that are needed for an engineering degree. Students completing the pre-engineering program may transfer these credits to any engineering school in the State of Louisiana to which they have been admitted. The pre-engineering program does not culminate in a degree at NSU. Students must transfer to an engineering school to earn an engineering degree. Some students elect to change their major to one of NSUs degree-producing programs.

They are 18-hour undergraduate certificate programs, which are delivered online and face-to-face. They fulfill workforce need on effective decision-making in technical, manufacturing, and service providing industries.

Professional societies are our link to engineers and engineering technologists in the “real world.” These societies are dedicated to helping their members stay current in the fast-paced technical world. They host technical conferences, publish technical material, and provide for the continuing education of the members. You can find out more about our two student chapters at the following links.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

What: Northwestern State University Robotics Competition and Smart
Structures Show (RC&S3, Fall 2026)
When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 8:00 AM –12:00 PM
Where: Northwestern State University, Student Union Ballroom

The Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University will be hosting its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) on Tue 12/1/2026, 8:00 AM. All middle and high schools (6th to 10th grade) within 200 miles radius of Natchitoches City are welcome to participate. We are also organizing a Smart Structures Show to provide opportunities for schools and other organizations that are involved in robotics related projects to show their creativity at our event. Registration is Free.

Contact: Dr. Shahriar Hossain (hossains@nsula.edu) or Ms. Kenyetta Jackson (jacksonke@nsula.edu)

Letter of Intent: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LKjW7dMuJ9

NSU Robotics Camp 2026
Date: July 2, 2026, 9am – 4pm
Age Group: 11 to 14 years
Registration
Registration opens: May 15, 2026, 12 Noon, and closes June 15, 2026, 12 noon

ET Robotics Camps flyer

Camp ACT for Engineering
Date: June 22-July 1, 2026, MWF 9am – 1pm
Age Group: 14 to 17 years
Registration 

ET Camp ACT flyer

Workshop Development Workshops
Agile Project Management: July 14-16, 2026
Statistical Quality Control: July 21-23, 2026
Registration

ET Workforce Workshop flyer