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The Construction Engineering Technology major with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Both the Construction Engineering Technology and Construction Management degree curriculums begin with a practical approach to construction materials and methods education then proceeds through appropriate laboratory and construction project management and engineer­ing technology coursework. The Construction Engineering Technology major adds engineering fundamentals while the Construction Management major adds courses in residential construction, civil construction, safety, virtual design/construction, field management and company management. Both programs include a simulated real-world capstone experi­ence. The School of Construction sponsors several student organizations and honor societies.

Both majors prepare students for professional careers in construction and construction-related industries. Opportunities include professional positions as field engineers, estimators, project engineers, superintendents, project managers, owners and safety managers. These positions are available in the commercial, residential, civil, industrial, engineering, and specialty sectors of the construction industry locally, nationally and internationally.

The construction curriculum emphasizes current technology, leadership skills, ethics and professionalism. Industry-specific computer applications include CAD, scheduling, estimating and modeling are presented to the student in early coursework and used throughout the curriculum. Laboratories utilize modern industry-grade equipment in appropriate areas. The School of Construction maintains close ties to industry and alumni, and are strongly supported in the form of scholarships, equipment, advisement, and graduate placement.

Educational Objectives/Outcomes (Construction Engineering Technology/Construction Management) Educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing its graduates to achieve within two to five years of the start of their professional career. The educational objectives of the School of Construction at Pittsburg State University are: Objective 1: Graduates will have the ability to enter and continue advancement within the construction industry or construction-related industries including managerial or technical positions in construction field supervision, project management, cost estimating, scheduling, contract administration, material testing and inspection, field engineering and surveying, supervised design, technical sales, or governmental regulation. Objective 2: Graduates will have a sense of professionalism that allows them to become informed and participating citizens cognizant of ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility. Objective 3: Graduates will have technical skills and knowledge in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to support planning, analyzing, and solving of engineering and construction problems using current and appropriate management and design tools and techniques. Objective 4: Graduates will have business skills and knowledge in management practices, cost accounting, and financial decision-making to support sound construction project management. Objective 5: Graduates will have leadership skills that prepare them to assume roles in which they can effectively create an environment in which others attain their full potential. Objective 6: Graduates will have effective verbal, non-verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry.