Program Overview

Construction Engineering Technology Program

The Construction Engineering Technology program is a unique offering within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. This program equips graduates with the necessary technical skills for careers in construction management, engineering, construction operations, and maintenance of the built environment, as well as infrastructure.

Overview

The program combines an emphasis on construction management with the principles of engineering, covering all facets of the construction process. This includes construction materials and methods, management, building systems, and elements of structural design. Both public and private sectors are studied, from project conceptualization to completion.

Degree Designation

The degree designation for this program is BTECH, or Bachelor of Technology.

Department Sponsoring Program

The Construction Engineering Technology program is sponsored by the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology.

Program Details

• Program Description: This program is designed to provide students with a variety of technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. It includes components of mathematics, physics, and engineering to prepare construction managers.
• Technical Skills: Students gain an understanding of basic structural analysis and design, project layout (surveying), and materials testing. They are also prepared for certifications such as The American Concrete Institute certification as Field Inspector (Level 1) of Fresh Concrete, OSHA 10 Certification, and Certified Surveying Technician (CST).
• Career Opportunities: Graduates are prepared for immediate employment in every phase of construction. They can work as civil engineering technologists, soil technologists, construction technologists, foundation technologists, municipal engineering assistants, specifications writers, structural design technologists, structural investigators, construction managers, superintendents, assistant project managers, safety directors, and field inspectors.
• Employment Sectors: Most graduates are hired by governmental agencies, consulting engineers, architects, contractors, and developers.

Learning Outcomes

By adopting ABET's Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), the department ensures that graduates demonstrate:

1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems.
3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments.
4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. An ability to function effectively as a member and as a leader on technical teams.

Student Learning Outcomes: Program-Specific Criteria

In addition to the general outcomes, graduates will be able to:

1. Utilize techniques to administer and evaluate construction contracts, documents, and codes.
2. Estimate costs, quantities, and evaluate materials for construction projects.
3. Utilize measuring methods, hardware, and software appropriate for field, laboratory, and office processes related to construction.
4. Apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub-disciplines related to construction engineering.
5. Produce and utilize design, construction, and operations documents.
6. Perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, and maintenance of systems associated with construction engineering.
7. Select appropriate construction materials and practices.
8. Apply principles of construction management, law, and ethics.
9. Perform standard analysis and design in at least one sub-discipline related to construction engineering.

Articulation Agreements

The program has several articulation agreements in place, which can be found on the college website.

Accreditation

The Construction Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET accreditation assures that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which the program prepares its students.

Additional Costs

Approximate additional costs other than tuition and college-wide fees include:

• Textbooks: $1,200
• Supplies: $250
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification: $140
• Survey Technician Certificate: $120

Advisement Information

Students are encouraged to see an advisor each semester. The advisement process and schedule are posted on the department webpage regularly.

Requirements

• Admission Requirements: A minimum GPA of 2.5 or better is required for entrance into this program.
• General Education: Includes English Composition, Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, Life and Physical Sciences, and Flexible Common Core courses.
• Required Courses in the Major: A list of specific courses required for the major, including construction drawings, materials and methods of construction, statics, strength of materials, and more.
• Overall Requirements: Includes completing at least 42 credits of liberal arts and sciences, earning at least 120-126 credits, and completing a minimum of 30 credits in residence at New York City College of Technology.

Degree Map Narrative

A recommended semester-by-semester plan for full-time students is provided, outlining the courses to be taken each semester for both the Construction Management and Civil Engineering tracks.