B.S.C.E.T. in Construction Engineering Technology
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology.
Program Goals & Objectives
The baccalaureate curriculum in Construction Engineering Technology prepares a student for a practitioner's role in industry, government or institution in the area of construction management.
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.
Day and evening courses are available; however, most technical courses are offered in the evening only.
The Construction Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
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 Literature/Reading/Writing | ||
| 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 | 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 | 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 | ||
| Special Electives 2 | 9 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 2901 | Honors Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT 2102 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| or ACCT 2902 | Honors Managerial Accounting | |
| 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
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 in Construction Engineering Technology
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGR 1101 or 1901 | Introduction to Engineering & Engineering Technology | 3 |
| MATH 1022 | Precalculus | 4 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CEE 1105 | Surveying | 2 |
| ENGR 1117 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| MATH 1031 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 1021 | Introduction to General Physics I | 4 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| Term 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 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CEE 2011 | Civil Engineering Materials | 2 |
| CMT 2125 | Construction Contracts and Specifications | 3 |
| CMT 2271 | Building Systems | 3 |
| ENGT 2322 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| STAT 2103 or 2903 | Statistical Business Analytics | 4 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMT 3121 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CMT 3123 | Construction Estimating Laboratory | 1 |
| CMT 3341 | Environmental and Safety Aspects of Construction | 2 |
| CMT 3333 | Soils Mechanics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I | ||
| Introductory Geology | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Honors Macroeconomic Principles | ||
| Microeconomic Principles | ||
| Honors Microeconomic Principles | ||
| Term 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 [WI] | 3 |
| Approved Specialty Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMT 4336 | Concrete and Masonry Design | 3 |
| CMT 4355 | Transportation Systems Management | 3 |
| ENGT 4119 | Professional Seminar | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Approved Specialty Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Engineering Economics | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMT 4335 | Steel and Wood Structures | 3 |
| CMT 4396 | Capstone in Construction [WI] | 3 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Approved Specialty Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 124 | |