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TC-ROBOTICS - Robotics, TC

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Automation and Advanced TechUndergraduateTechnical Certificate

Degree Designation

Technical Certificate

Catalog Full Description

The WSU Tech Robotics program provides graduates with industry aligned courses designed to prepare them for entry into the highly technical field of Industrial and Collaborative Robotics. The program is a joint effort between WSU Tech and Wichita State Universitys National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). All students will experience a core curriculum focused on the foundational skills of robotics including usage, programming, design for application and implementation of robotic equipment and automated equipment to support manufacturing automation in areas such as welding, advanced coatings, and material handling. Working with industry recognized visual programming environments and a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory, students will apply cutting edge robotics research and electronic and mechanical systems to support the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Students will gain the skills that support the design, build, implementation and data collection of IIoT using electronic sensors, small computer hardware and applications to collect, translate and deliver data to analytical business systems. Students will learn to program Programable Logic Controllers (PLC's), communicate between PLC's and robots, set up HMI's (human machine interface) to control and monitor the process, and even explore new advancements in Smart Factory environments such as machine learning and AI.

Program Level

Undergraduate

Effective Start Term

Fall 2026

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At the end of this program students will be able to demonstrate through laboratory and classroom work the ability to apply proper techniques and practices in the assembly, repair, installation and maintenance of robotic equipment.

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At the end of this program students will be able to demonstrate through laboratory and classroom work the ability program and operate robotic equipment.

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At the end of this program students will be able to apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot robotic equipment.

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At the end of this program students will be able to demonstrate through laboratory and classroom work the ability to apply proper techniques and practices in identification, assembly, and interfacing of IoT components.

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At the end of this program students will be able to apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to survey robotic equipment.

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Demonstrate basic robotic programming skills.

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Demonstrate, through laboratory and classroom work, the ability to apply proper techniques and practices in virtual robot simulation and directly operate robotic equipment.

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Demonstrate basic and advanced programming skills for basic robotic equipment.

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Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot robotic equipment.

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Demonstrate the ability to program and manage Programmable Logic Controls for robotic manufacturing processes and advanced work cell integration.

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Demonstrate maintenance and support techniques for robotics equipment.

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Demonstrate electronic sensor selection, ability to apply proper techniques to interface and integrate IoT (Internet of Things) components and software.

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Demonstrate sensor data collection of IoT and sensor data delivery to BIG Data Analytics or BI (Business Intelligence Systems).

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Demonstrate advanced robot programming with Machine Learning.

Program Costs

Robotics, TC - $12,420.00

Cost does not include online fees, books or tools. Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. Total calculated based on the lowest cost combination of elective credits required.

Campus Location

WSU Tech Main Campus - National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) - 4004 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226