Overview
Offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology prepares students for a practitioner's role in industry, government or institution in the area of construction management. Their work involves the translation of the design engineer's blueprints into physical and functional reality. These professionals combine aspects of business, construction and engineering and oversee the implementation of large or small construction projects and their safety and compliance with project requirements.
Graduates are qualified for jobs as construction field supervisors, estimators, expediters, construction cost analysts, schedulers, plan examiners for government agencies that control construction, and in safety. Graduates can communicate effectively and have the necessary teamwork and leadership skills to work and participate effectively in a team environment. Also, graduates will have professional growth and life-long learning skills that engineering technologists need to succeed in both the workplace and the society in general.
Construction Engineering Technology students may complete an optional concentration in Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op).
Cooperative Education Program
A Cooperative Education (Co-Op) is an optional program available at the College of Engineering where you have the opportunity to gain professional work experience before graduation. It is designed to give you the chance to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to real life problems. You will be exposed to the latest technology and new ideas at a worksite helping you understand your field of work more extensively. During the Co-Op, you will make valuable connections with professionals in your field. A cooperative education can enhance and strengthen you academically, professionally and personally.
Campus Location: Main
Day and evening courses are available; however, most technical courses are offered in the evening only.
Program Code: EN-CNET-BSCT
Accreditation
The Construction Engineering Technology (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Construction Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
+1 Bachelor to Master's Accelerated Degree Program
High-achieving undergraduates can earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree within five years. Students apply for this program in sophomore year, and four graduate-level courses are taken in place of undergraduate requirements during junior and senior years. After the bachelor's degree is earned, one graduate-level course is taken in the summer followed by full-time study in the subsequent Fall and Spring semesters to complete the master's degree study. The following accelerated program is available:
Contact Information
Philip Udo-Inyang, PhD, PE, Program Coordinator
Engineering Building, Room 520
215-204-7831
udoinyan@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits. The writing-intensive course credits are counted as part of the major; they are not General Education (GenEd) or elective credits. The writing-intensive courses must be completed at Temple University and students may not transfer in credits to satisfy this requirement. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMT 4396 | Capstone in Construction | 3 |
| ENG 2696 | Technical Writing | 3 |
College and Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Math & Basic Science Courses | ||
| MATH 1022 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH 1031 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| STAT 2103 | Statistical Business Analytics | 4 |
| or STAT 2903 | Honors Statistical Business Analytics | |
| PHYS 1021 | Introduction to General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1022 | Introduction to General Physics II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I | ||
| Introductory Geology | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Required General Education Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Analytical Reading and Writing | ||
| Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL | ||
| Honors Writing About Literature | ||
| IH 0851 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | 3 |
| or IH 0951 | Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | |
| IH 0852 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | 3 |
| or IH 0952 | Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (U.S. Society) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Global/World Society) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Human Behavior) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (The Arts) | 3 | |
| GenEd 08xx or 09xx (Race and Diversity) | 3 | |
| Required Construction Management Technology Courses | ||
| CMT 2124 | Construction Methods and Materials | 3 |
| CMT 2125 | Construction Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| CMT 2271 | Building Systems | 3 |
| CMT 3121 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CMT 3123 | Construction Estimating Laboratory | 1 |
| CMT 3145 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CMT 3322 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CMT 3333 | Soils Mechanics | 3 |
| CMT 3341 | Environmental and Safety Aspects of Construction | 2 |
| CMT 3351 | Applied Hydraulics | 3 |
| CMT 4335 | Steel and Wood Structures | 3 |
| CMT 4336 | Concrete and Masonry Design | 3 |
| CMT 4355 | Transportation Systems Management | 3 |
| CMT 4396 | Capstone in Construction (WI) | 3 |
| Required Civil Engineering Courses | ||
| CEE 1105 | Surveying | 2 |
| CEE 2011 | Civil Engineering Materials | 2 |
| Required Engineering Courses | ||
| ENGR 1101 | Introduction to Engineering & Engineering Technology | 3 |
| or ENGR 1901 | Honors Introduction to Engineering | |
| ENGR 1117 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Engineering Economics | ||
| Financial Management 1 | ||
| Required Economics & Technical Writing Courses | ||
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| or ECON 1901 | Honors Macroeconomic Principles | |
| or ECON 1102 | Microeconomic Principles | |
| or ECON 1902 | Honors Microeconomic Principles | |
| ENG 2696 | Technical Writing (WI) | 3 |
| Required Engineering Technology Courses | ||
| ENGT 2322 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ENGT 2331 | Applied Engineering Statics | 3 |
| ENGT 4119 | Professional Seminar | 1 |
| Required Electives Courses | ||
| Special Electives 2 | 9 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Required Cooperative Education Courses | ||
| ENGR 2181 | Co-Op Work Experience I | 3 |
| ENGR 3181 | Co-Op Work Experience II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 130 | |
- 1
Students must complete all published prerequisites prior to enrolling in this course.
- 2
Must be approved prior to registration (see list below for suggested courses).
Approved Specialty Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1101 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| or ECON 1901 | Honors Macroeconomic Principles | |
| or ECON 1102 | Microeconomic Principles | |
| or ECON 1902 | Honors Microeconomic Principles | |
| HRM 1101 | Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| or HRM 1901 | Honors Leadership and Organizational Management | |
| MSOM 3101 | Operations Management | 3 |
| or MSOM 3901 | Honors Operations Management | |
| MKTG 2101 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| or MKTG 2901 | Honors Marketing Management | |
| FIN 3101 | Financial Management | 3 |
| or FIN 3901 | Honors Financial Management | |
| or CMT 4373 | Construction Financial Management | |
| RMI 2101 | Introduction to Risk Management | 3 |
| or RMI 2901 | Honors Introduction to Risk Management | |
| ENGT 2521 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGT 3201 | Applied Materials Technology | 3 |
| ENGT 3323 | Applied Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGT 3532 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Other Civil Engineering/Engineering/Engineering Technology courses | 3 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Below is a suggested five-year plan for the Co-Op program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology in Construction Engineering Technology. The minimum requirement for graduation is 130 semester hours.
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology with Concentration in Cooperative Education Program
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2023-2024 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1022 | Precalculus | 4 |
| ENGR 1101 or ENGR 1901 | Introduction to Engineering & Engineering Technology or Honors Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL or Honors Writing About Literature | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 1117 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| MATH 1031 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| CEE 1105 | Surveying | 2 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | 3 |
| PHYS 1021 | Introduction to General Physics I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMT 2124 | Construction Methods and Materials | 3 |
| ENGT 2331 | Applied Engineering Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 1022 | Introduction to General Physics II | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMT 2125 | Construction Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| CMT 2271 | Building Systems | 3 |
| CEE 2011 | Civil Engineering Materials | 2 |
| ENGT 2322 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| STAT 2103 or STAT 2903 | Statistical Business Analytics or Honors Statistical Business Analytics | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMT 3121 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CMT 3123 | Construction Estimating Laboratory | 1 |
| CMT 3333 | Soils Mechanics | 3 |
| CMT 3341 | Environmental and Safety Aspects of Construction | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I | ||
| Introductory Geology | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Honors Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Microeconomic Principles | ||
| Honors Microeconomic Principles | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMT 3322 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CMT 3145 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CMT 3351 | Applied Hydraulics | 3 |
| ENG 2696 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Approved Specialty Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 2181 | Co-Op Work Experience I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 3181 | Co-Op Work Experience II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGT 4119 | Professional Seminar | 1 |
| CMT 4336 | Concrete and Masonry Design | 3 |
| CMT 4355 | Transportation Systems Management | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Approved Specialty Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Engineering Economics | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMT 4335 | Steel and Wood Structures | 3 |
| CMT 4396 | Capstone in Construction | 3 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Approved Specialty Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 130 | |