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Civil Engineering Technology Objectives and Outcomes

The Civil Engineering Technology (CET) Program is committed to achieving key Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes. These operational objectives and outcomes provide students with the expertise, knowledge, and practical industry skills that will make them successful in the field of civil engineering technology after graduation and capable of continued growth either through professional development or continued education.

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1. Upon completion of the requirements of the Civil Engineering Technology program, the graduate will be able to find satisfying work at the technician level in the Civil Engineering field and, with experience, advance to management level positions in this area.

PEO2. Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program will be prepared academically to enter and succeed in related bachelor’s degree programs at reputable institutions.

PEO3. Graduates will have developed the personal and academic skills required to pursue lifelong learning in, and beyond, the chosen major.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program will have…

1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline
3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments to analyze and interpret results
5. an ability to function effectively as a member on technical teams
6. an understanding of and apply appropriate principles of ethics, diversity issues and responsibilities, global and societal awareness, and professionalism.