The mission of the Department of Engineering Technology is to prepare students for technical/professional careers in industry and education. The mission is accomplished through dedicated faculty offering programs in specialized areas with a formal, technical focus. Upon graduation, students are prepared to assume positions of professional responsibility in the areas of manufacturing, construction, concrete industry management, computer aided technologies, electronics, and education. Sixteen well-equipped technical laboratories serve to educate students in the techniques and processes used by contemporary world class industries.<br>The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Construction Science and Management (CSM) prepares students to enter professional careers in the construction industry. To meet the growing demands of industry, students may choose a residential or a commercial construction concentration. Many graduates become construction project managers, estimators, schedulers, field engineers, virtual design and construction (VDC) specialists, general and/or subcontractors, code inspectors, material suppliers and technical sales representatives. Students learn the technical aspects of how construction projects are built through classes in residential, commercial, and heavy civil/highway construction. They also learn how to manage construction through the required business administration minor and the major courses in estimating, scheduling, project management and construction finance. Career opportunities are many in this industry, with total national construction spending over 1.98 trillion in 2023. Students entering this degree need to successfully complete the Pre-Construction Curriculum before registering for advanced Construction Science and Management courses. Also, an internship is required, where students spend 400 hours over 10 weeks working in the construction industry. Students interested in pursuing the Construction Science and Management degree program can receive more information on the major by contacting a CSM Faculty Advisor. The CSM degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).