Is ITT Tech's Engineering Program a Joke?

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ITT Technical Institute's commercials often elicit laughter due to perceptions of their educational quality. Concerns are raised about the legitimacy of their engineering programs, particularly since graduates reportedly only complete basic calculus courses. Critics argue that ITT prioritizes profit over education, offering degrees in Engineering Technology, which may not meet the qualifications to be considered an engineer, especially in Canada. The discussion highlights skepticism about the depth of math education provided, questioning the adequacy of a curriculum that includes only introductory calculus for aspiring engineers.
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I always laugh when i see their commercials.One of my brothers friends who went ti ITT is supposedly an engineer and he said he only went up to calculus 1.WTH??HAHAHA
 
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ITT tech is there to make money. I do not think they care as much about education as about attracting students to their programs. They only offer Engineering technology degrees I think, which I don't think qualifies you to call yourself an engineer, at least in Canada, not sure how it works in the US of A.
 
How far do engineers go... only another term of stewart calculus? HAHAHA
 
The math course of their so-called "engineers" is "Introduction to Calculus"
 

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