Construction Engineering Technology Major

Construction Engineering Technology聽Major

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology (BSCET)聽prepares you to be an applied engineer who translates the design engineer鈥檚 blueprints into physical and functional reality. Combine aspects of business, construction and engineering and oversee 迟丑别听implementation聽of large or small construction projects and their safety and compliance with project requirements.听

Based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this highly focused 124-credit hour degree program will help you develop construction techniques and management principles for expertise in

best building practices and safety regulations,聽
construction contracts,
construction methods and materials,
construction planning and scheduling, and
project specifications and cost estimates.

The program also covers topics relating to geotechnical, safety, structural and transportation principles.

Many students in this degree program are also working professionals. The flexibility of this program allows you to continue to work while obtaining your degree. Most classes are scheduled between聽late afternoon and聽early evening. You will graduate with the knowledge to hold positions such as construction field supervisor, construction manager, cost analyst, 聽detailer, plan examiner for government agencies project engineer or project planner.

Construction management technology student in the field

Co-ops

Cooperative education (co-op) is an optional program that can provide you with the opportunity to work professionally before graduation. Students apply聽the knowledge they have learned in聽the classroom to real-world problems in the field. A co-op will help you create valuable connections with industry professionals, build聽a strong r茅sum茅 and have an enhanced perspective on your field.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:聽$23,352.00聽per year
Out-of-state: $38,352.00聽per year

Laptop Requirement

The College of Engineering requires that students own a laptop for their engineering coursework by their junior year of study. .

Our Academic Advisors

Through advising workshops, career coaching, individual appointments and walk-in advising, support services are available to all undergraduate Engineering students. Such services range from academic mentoring, career development, choosing a major, degree planning, learning support and post-graduation planning.

All academic advisors are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., to answer questions regarding General Education (GenEd), college and major requirements, and university academic policies and procedures.听

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in one or more of the College of Engineering鈥檚 15 student groups usually also means greater success at 51动漫. Further, you鈥檒l find peer support and like-minded students, and have opportunities to affect positive change, either locally or around the world. Among other groups, students can join

迟丑别听, which provides professional networking opportunities, seminars and site visits.

Student Competitions

Each year, 51动漫 Engineering students compete rigorously in regional and national events that celebrate design, engineering and innovation, including

the Associated Schools of Construction student competition
and the Design Build Institute of America student competition.

Study Away Opportunities

Accreditation

EN-CNET-BSCT

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