Construction Engineering Technology Concentration

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology 

To be accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

The primary objective of this program is to provide the basic technical theory, principles, and practices to enable the graduate to work in the construction industry. Opportunities may be available with testing firms, materials suppliers, specialty contractors, construction safety, subcontractors, homebuilders, general contractors, land surveyors, and inspection service bureaus. The program is intended for a student planning on immediate employment as an engineering technician, but when the concentration is accredited by TAC/ABET it will provide a 2+2 transfer to a baccalaureate program.

Career Opportunities
Construction Estimator, Construction Inspector, Construction Materials Testing, Construction Supervision,
Contractor, Project Planning, Surveying, Construction Safety
 

In the Construction Engineering Technology concentration, there are a total of 64 semester hours required.  A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all courses that are specified for the major.  The only exception is the elective courses.  There is an approved list from which the humanities, social/behavior science, and technical elective courses can be selected.  The following table summarizes the degree requirements.

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In summary, the total technical content in the Construction Engineering Technology program is 57.8% (35 credit hours).  The mathematics component is 17.2% (11 credit hours), while the communication and social sciences are 9.4% (6 credit hours) each.

*Choose from approved DD, MD, or CI course

For More Information:
Engineering Technology Department
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Building and Construction Institute of the Southeast
Phone: (423) 697-3174
Email: Tim McGhee at tim.mcghee@chattanoogastate.edu