Associated Applied Science (AAS) Degree

AAS Degree with a Concentration in Plastics Injection Molding

In partnership with Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest), the American Injection Molding Institute (AIM) is proud to be a part of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with a concentration in Plastics Injection Molding.

By adding the courses taught at the American Injection Molding Institute, students will become efficient in plastics engineering and design, injection molding processing, and Autodesk Moldflow simulation. The curriculum is designed with the student in mind, with a focus on real-world applications and industry-based outcomes. The student experience is a combination of classroom and online instruction, coupled with hands-on learning. Courses are held at the AIM Institute (Erie, PA), the PennWest campus of your choice (Edinboro, Clarion, California, or the Global Online Campus).

In addition, students who already completed any of the AIM Institute’s programs that are accredited to the ANSI/ASTM E2659 standard will automatically have those credits applied toward this degree.

What’s in it for you?

Not only will you earn an AAS-AT degree, but you will also earn the:

Plastics Technology & Engineering (PT&E) Certificate accredited to ANSI/ASTM E2659
Molding 1 Certificate accredited to ANSI/ASTM E2659
Molding 2 Certificate accredited to ANSI/ASTM E2659
Autodesk Moldflow Associate Certification
OSHA-30 Certification

AAS-AT Degree Curriculum

The AAS degree requires 60 total credits, including 25 credits earned through The AIM Institute. The AIM Institute courses consist of the following:

Plastics 101 (1 Credit)
Plastics Technology & Engineering Certificate Program (13 Credits)
Molding 1 – Process Startup & Replication (3 Credits)
Molding 2 – Process Development & Documentation (6 Credits)
Autodesk Moldflow Fundamentals (2 Credits)

See below for the preferred sequence of those classes:

For more information about the Applied Technology, Plastics Injection Molding Concentration, please visit the PennWest website or reach out to the following individuals based on your specific inquiry:

Curriculum and Advisement: Contact either Dr. Peter Kuvshinikov at pkuvshinikov@pennwest.edu or Dr. Lisa Kovalchick at kovalchick@pennwest.edu
Transfer or Admissions: Contact Angela Sutlic, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at sutlic_a@pennwest.edu
AIM Institute Agreement and Letter of Intent: Contact Kaylee Gmutza at gmutza@pennwest.edu
The PennWest Financial Aid Office: Offers a range of options to help cover the cost of your education, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans. Visit: https://www.pennwest.edu/about/offices-services/financial-aid/index.php

Registration & Cost information:

AIM Institute:

Estimated cost (does not include housing or other expenses): $25,000 – $30,000
Students must register and pay for AIM Institute classes separately from those taken at PennWest

PennWest:

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Students must register and pay for PennWest classes separately from those taken at the AIM Institute