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For a specialized, hands-on approach to engineering, look no further than Texas A&M University's Department of EngineeringTechnology and Industrial Distribution. The ETID department combines laboratories and courses to give students hands-on experience; experience other graduates sometimes lack.

The ETID department provides students with a well-rounded education, offering courses of study in both engineering technology and industrial distribution. In ways similar to engineering, ETID majors learn science and math, but ETID courses and labs emphasize how to apply this knowledge to industrial situations.

By this practical approach, ETID students gain technical skills that are both highly developed and extensive. ETID students are also well indoctrinated in people-oriented" skills like public speaking, project management, and technical writing, enabling them to be effective communicators.