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 a 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. Fourteen well-equipped technical laboratories serve to educate students in the techniques and processes used by contemporary world class industries.<br><br>The Mission of the Construction Science and Management program is to achieve a nationally recognized, student-centered, industry-oriented, construction program that prepares graduates to become outstanding future leaders, well versed in relevant management practices, current construction techniques and methods used to construct the built environment.<br><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. Graduates may become construction project managers, estimators, schedulers, field engineers, 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, engineering and industrial construction, and learn how to manage construction through the required business administration minor and courses in estimating, scheduling and project management. Career opportunities are many in this industry, which comprises 16% of the Gross National Product. Students entering this degree need to successfully complete the Pre-Construction Curriculum before they will be allowed to register for advanced Construction Science and Management courses. Also, a sophomore level internship is required, where students spend 10 weeks and 400 hours working in the construction industry. Students interested in pursuing the Construction Science and Management degree program can receive more information on the major contacting a CSM Faculty Advisor. This degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.