An associate degree in construction engineering technology prepares you for managerial positions in inspection, cost estimating, project planning, field supervision and more.
Program Information
The AAS in Construction Field Operations Technology program includes classroom and laboratory experiences which prepare students for careers in the construction industry as field superintendents, foremen, project management assistants, inspectors and other allied industrial positions.
Our curriculum focuses on:
cost estimating
construction materials testing
professional communications
construction methods and processes
fundamental concepts of building design and construction
mathematics
physics
Credits earned for your associate degree transfer to the four-year program.
Career Opportunities
Individuals working in the field of construction engineering technology use knowledge of construction methods, business operations, and management skills to support construction projects. They work on residential and commercial buildings, bridges, road dams, and wastewater treatment systems.
Degrees and Preparation
An AAS degree in Construction Engineering Technology paves the way for careers in a number of areas within the field, including:
inspection
cost estimating
supervision
managing
testing
Most opportunities are found in:
municipal or county building departments
engineering and architectural service firms
service industries state government
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Auburn Science and Engineering Center,
302 Buchtel Common,
Akron,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
