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.
Students who choose this bachelor degree program will have no more than 6 years from admission or subsequent declaration to meet the requirements listed below. If certification, accreditation or statutory requirements change and additional requirements become effective during this time, the new requirements take precedence.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Students must complete General Studies courses | 42 | |
| 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 |
| CHE 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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.