The Construction Engineering Technology degree program has strong foundations in materials technology, surveying, CADD, construction estimating, mathematics, computers, basic and engineering sciences, and has an excellent blend of theory and practice of construction discipline. Coursework in Planning and Scheduling, Construction Management, Financial Aspects of Engineering Projects, and Structures including wood, masonry, concrete and steel is required. In addition, the students are required to take courses in soils and foundations, and mechanical and electrical systems.
The curriculum is designed to train students in the fundamentals of construction engineering technology principles via hands-on experimentation in a variety of laboratory settings, such as materials testing, manual and computerized estimating and scheduling, oral and written presentations, and applied learning exercises.
BS CET Program Educational Objectives:
- Possess the general knowledge of construction industry such as concepts, terminologies, basic and standard problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce and utilize design, operation, and execution documents related to building and/or heavy construction industry.
- Function effectively in a group environment in the workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
- Understand professional and ethical responsibilities, respect for diversity, and quality and continuous improvement.
BS CET Student Outcomes:
- 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
- an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- 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
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
BS CET Program Statistics:
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | |
| Enrollments | 62 | 73 | 68 | 61 | 70 | 62 |
| Graduates | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 15 |
Construction Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
This four-year degree program prepares individuals as entry-level field construction coordinators, estimators, job schedulers, and construction management trainees. It also prepares individuals for positions related to construction document control, purchasing, equipment superintendent (renting) and quality assurance/quality control. The B.S. degree program in Construction Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives (BS CET)
- Possess the general knowledge of construction industry such as concepts, terminologies, basic and standard problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce and utilize design, operation, and execution documents related to building and/or heavy construction industry.
- Function effectively in a group environment in the workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
- Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Students must complete General Studies courses | 42-47 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CET 105 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| CET 254 | Construction Methods and Equipment | 4 |
| CET 256 | Bituminous, Concrete and Soils | 3 |
| CET 260 | Mechanics of Materials | 4 |
| CET 270 | Electrical Installations | 3 |
| CET 308 | Analysis of Structures | 3 |
| CET 315 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| CET 351 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| CET 358 | Structural Steel and Wood Design | 3 |
| CET 360 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CET 408 | Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures | 3 |
| CET 451 | Construction Estimating II | 2 |
| CET 456 | Construction Contracts Administration | 3 |
| CET 458 | Soil Mechanics and Foundations | 3 |
| CET 480 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| EGT 202 | Surveying I | 3 |
| EGT 205 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| EGT 260 | Statics | 3 |
| EGT 350 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EGT 370 | Financial Aspects of Engineering Projects | 2 |
| EGT 490 | Engineering Technology Internship | 1 |
| CHE 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 119 | Trigonometry | 2 |
| MAT 147 | Applied Calculus | 5 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all EGT and CET prefix major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.
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Transfer Programs
Pre-Engineering
The students in the pre-engineering transfer program are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor in the Department of Engineering Technology to develop a transfer plan and to contact an advisor at their chosen transfer university.
The exact plan followed will depend on the specialized area (civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and the engineering school to which the student plans to transfer. Also, many students are not prepared for calculus their first semester and special programs must be arranged. Students will not receive a pre-engineering degree or certificate from Missouri Western State University.
Pre-Architecture
The pre-architecture transfer program is designed for students preparing themselves to transfer to a school of architecture. The students in pre-architecture transfer program are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor in the Department of Engineering Technology to develop a transfer plan and to contact an advisor at their chosen transfer university. Students will not receive a pre-architecture degree or certificate from Missouri Western State University.