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Plastics Technology

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Certificate Overview

The university offers a certificate program in Plastics Technology in cooperation with NYPRO, Inc. Located in Clinton, Massachusetts. NYPRO is a world-class leader in injection molding. The program is open both to NYPRO employees and to any other student desiring to learn about injection molding and the manufacturing process involving conversion of raw material into finished parts and products. Course instructors, approved by Fitchburg State University, have extensive backgrounds in the plastics industry.

Requirements

Many of the courses include a laboratory component wherein students utilize injection molding machines. These activities are designed to enhance the learning experience. Courses can be taken in the evenings each fall and spring semester in the modern classroom facilities of the NYPRO Institute in Clinton, Massachusetts. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to earn the certificate. This program is also available online at nyproonline.com.

Required Courses
PLAS 1010 Blueprint Reading 3 S.H.
PLAS 1030 Industrial Electrical Maintenance 3 S.H.
PLAS 2020 Mold Design 3 S.H.
PLAS 2040 Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 S.H.
PLAS 2050 Injection Molding 3 S.H.
PLAS 2070 Principles of Supervision 3 S.H.
PLAS 3060 Polymeric Materials, Design and Application 3 S.H.
PLAS 3080 Statistical Process Control 3 S.H.

Total for Certificate

 24 S.H.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online or request a print application

WHAT NEXT?

Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu

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Program
at a Glance

Delivery

Face-to-face and online courses  are offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Total Credits

24 credits

Program Cost

Tuition and fees

 

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Education

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gce@fitchburgstate.edu

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Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8-6:30 pm
Friday 8-5 pm