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Academics
Franklin is proud of a long tradition of educating youth and adults in technology that leads to strong career growth. However, we are much more than mere technology education.
In today's business and technology world, our graduates will only succeed if they develop the core skills that will allow them to function on multiple levels of human interaction, information acquisition and processing, and plan implementation. The use of language, math, analytical, creative and, of course, computer skills are all key to this success.
At Franklin, you will have access to the support mechanisms and the academics that will allow you to lay the solid foundation upon which you will build as you begin your career and/or continue your education. We believe that it is through this solid grounding in academics, in addition to the theory and hands-on education, that our students, over and over again, prove successful once they enter the job marketplace.
The Engineering Technologies
- Computer Engineering Technology (A.E.)
- Electronic Engineering Technology (A.E.)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (A.E.)
- Medical Electronics Engineering Technology (A.E.)
The Engineering Technology Associate Degree programs require four semesters for completion with a total of 73-75 semester-hour credits. Close to half of the total curriculum in each engineering technology program is devoted to the technical specialty, beginning with elementary subject matter and progressing to very advanced material. About one-fourth of the total curriculum is devoted to physical science and mathematics, including courses in college algebra and trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus, and college physics. The remaining curriculum includes English, humanities, and social sciences. Instruction is given in the use of the computer and computer programming for engineering problem solving.
Graduates of the Engineering Technology Associate Degree programs are employed in various engineering and scientific capacities. A high percentage of graduates continue their education toward a Bachelor's Degree at the university level. Transfer credit received for courses completed at BFIT is dependent on the policies of the transferring institution. Many graduates receive full two-years' credit toward a baccalaureate degree.
Under BFIT'S new strategic partnership with Northeastern University, graduates of BFIT's engineering technology programs can continue their educational development beyond the Associate Degree level. Qualified graduates will be eligible to transfer BFIT credits to Northeastern to continue at the baccalaureate level. The programs that are currently articulated include Computer Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
The Industrial Technologies
- Architectural Technology (A.E.)
- Automotive Technology (A.S.)
- Automotive Technology (B.S.)
- Computer Technology (A.E.)
- Electrical Technology (A.E.)
The Industrial Technology Associate Degree programs require four semesters for completion with a total of 69-71 semester-hour credits. Over one-half of the total curriculum in each industrial technology program is devoted to the technical specialty, beginning with elementary subject matter and progressing to more advanced material. About one-fourth of the total curriculum is devoted to basic science and mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. The remainder of the curriculum includes English, humanities, and social sciences.
The Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology requires the successful completion of an additional 63 semester-hour credits beyond the associate degree. Students who have completed or are nearing completion of their Associate Degree in Automotive Technology at BFIT are eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology program. Graduates of accredited associate degree programs in Automotive Technology from other institutions of higher education are also eligible to apply.
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