The construction program is designed to provide understanding and experience in the following five major construction areas:

  • Management / Supervision
  • Accounting / Cost Control
  • Field Engineering
  • Design
  • Material Testing
Student Outcomes – Engineering Technology Programs

Engineering Technology students are expected to have demonstrated proficiency in the following areas:

  • an appropriate mastery of the knowledge techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines;
  • an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology;
  • an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes;
  • an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives;
  • an ability to function effectively on teams;
  • an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems;
  • an ability to communicate effectively;
  • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning;
  • an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities;
  • a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; and
  • a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
Program Specific Outcomes Criteria -Construction Engineering Technology

Those program criteria are:

  • utilize techniques that are appropriate to administer and evaluate construction contracts, documents, and codes;
  • estimate costs, estimate quantities, and evaluate materials for construction projects;
  • utilize measuring methods, hardware, and software that are appropriate for field, laboratory, and office processes related to construction;
  • apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to construction engineering;
  • produce and utilize design, construction, and operations documents;
  • perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, and maintenance of systems associated with construction engineering;
  • select appropriate construction materials and practices;
  • apply appropriate principles of construction management, law, and ethics, and;
  • perform standard analysis and design in at least one sub-discipline related to construction engineering.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s)

The educational objectives of the Construction Engineering Technology Program are consistent with the mission and goals of ETSU as well as the ABET Criteria 2012-2013. The program in Construction Engineering Technology provides education and training to produce graduates who can meet the educational objectives listed below.

  • Objective 1 (PEO 1): Produce graduates that are prepared for successful careers in the areas associated with construction engineering technology, project/construction management, field engineering, materials testing and evaluation, design, sales, and construction finance.
  • Objective 2 (PEO 2): Will produce graduates who advance in their careers and continue their professional development.
  • Objective 3 (PEO 3): Will produce graduates who understand the overall human context in which engineering technology activities take place.