The primary goal of the Department of Engineering Technology and its programs is to provide a general yet sufficiently specialized education to equip the student for immediate employment in a variety of engineering and technical fields. In general, the engineering technology programs provide an opportunity for students who desire a technical undergraduate education to apply engineering knowledge to solve actual industrial problems.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Engineering Technology Department is to provide students with preeminent, nationally recognized engineering technology programs that carefully balance theory, robust applied laboratory and engaging classroom experiences designed to serve as a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, enabling graduates to seize opportunities in traditional and emerging careers in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering technology.
The CET program offers areas of specialization in construction management, structural design, and site development. Students in this program are prepared for employment in a wide range of professional and technical positions with the construction, consulting engineering, surveying and site development industries. Graduates are eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, the first step to licensure as a professional engineer. CET courses include topics such as computer-aided drafting, statics, strength of materials, materials testing, surveying, building construction, steel and concrete design, soils and foundations, and hydrology and drainage.
September 2025
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
1105 Engineering Systems Building,
NORFOLK,
Virginia,
23529, United States
Traditional freshman applicants are typically under the age of 21 and currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school within the past two years and have not attended any regionally accredited college or university (not to include dual enrollment).
English proficiency test scores: TOEFL of 79 (550 paper based); IELTS overall band of 6.5; PTE score of 53; new SAT Reading Test of 26 or SAT Critical Reading of 480; GRE Verbal Reasoning of 152; GCSE or GCE 鈥淥鈥 level pass in English language; CPE grade of A, B, or C.
Fall: Early Action (Non-Binding) Dec. 1; Regular - Feb. 15
Spring Regular - Oct. 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.