Construction Engineering Technology (AAS)
Fundamentals
An associate degree in construction engineering technology prepares you for managerial positions in inspection, cost estimating, project planning, field supervision and more.
Our curriculum focuses on:
- cost estimating
- construction materials testing
- professional communications
- construction methods and processes
- fundamental concepts of building design and construction
- mathematics
- physics
Credits earned for your associate degree transfer to the four-year program.
Our faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- are professional engineers or expert practitioners in their areas of expertise
- draw on real-world experience
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on learning
Experience construction engineering technology firsthand through our research facilities:
- Construction Materials Testing Lab
- Project Estimating and Scheduling Lab
- Building Construction and Residential Building Lab
Real-world experience
Gain practical professional experience through UA's optional internship or co-op programs. Participation gives you firsthand, on-the-job training in the field of your choice. With co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school while earning a competitive salary.
Join one of the award-winning UA design competition teams like the OCA Estimating Team.
Recent placements include:
- Kokosing Construction Company
- Turner Construction Company
- Ruhlin Construction Company
- Wayne Homes
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- Great Lakes Construction
- Environmental Design Group
Student organizations
Interact with other construction engineering technology students and professionals by participating in a student organization or design team:
- The Construction Management Association of America (student chapter)
- Women in Engineering program
- Increasing Diversity in Engineering Academics
- National Society of Black Engineers
Sample Curriculum
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