A Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a major in construction engineering technology is an applied degree for a career in engineering featuring a unique 50/50 mix of construction engineering and construction management to make you competitive in today’s construction industry.  Build a full-scale modular house during your first year. Expand your Senior-Year Capstone project and consider the Grad-Track option to earn the BSET and MSET in 5 years.  

The construction engineering technology major provides educational experiences for the development of technical knowledge and skills necessary in today’s construction industry. The program offers education in both the management and technical aspects, thus providing outstanding opportunities for sustainable employment. The program builds on a strong foundation in mathematics, science, engineering and general education. Knowledge and skills relative to the construction field such as surveying, cost estimating, construction materials, project scheduling, BIM, contracts and management, safety, and structures are acquired. Technical and management skills are enhanced through courses offered by other engineering technology programs and the College of Business. The development of technical communication and presentation skills is a requirement throughout the curriculum.

Construction engineering technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org)

Program Education Objectives

Graduates will demonstrate strong leadership, management, communication, and teamwork sills while applying their acquired knowledge of mathematics, engineering and technology to identify, analyze, and solve problems pertaining to construction projects.  These capabilities will be demonstrated as follows:

1. Students in graduate school
2. Employment in Construction Industry
3. Position in Construction Related Engineering Design Firms
4. Management Position in Construction Industry
5. Achievement of Professional Designation, i.e., Professional Engineer; LEED AP; Certified Professional Contractor
6. Officer of Professional Association related to Construction Industry

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline. (ABET SO1)
2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.  (ABET SO2)
3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature. (ABET SO3)
4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes. (ABET SO4)
5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams. (ABET SO5)

Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a major in construction engineering technology.