Guide to
Majors and programs
College of Technology and Aviation
Construction Engineering
Technology
Modern houses, commercial buildings and
roadways have one important common element:
They are designed and built literally from the
ground up by people skilled at applying current
construction practices. If you have ever marveled
at how a skyscraper is built or how the complex
climate control system in an office building
operates, then K-State Salina’s construction
engineering technology program might be a
good choice for you.
Careers
Graduates of the construction engineering
technology option are in high demand to
perform a variety of job functions, including
materials testing, site surveying, cost estimating,
project coordination and many others on both
building and highway construction projects.
The program emphasizes the application
of engineering principles to the solution of
problems related to the construction industry.
Facilities
Laboratory facilities used in the construction
engineering technology program provide a
hands-on learning environment with state-of-theart equipment and software. Facilities include wellequipped computer laboratories for computeraided design, or CAD; cost estimating; and project
planning. Modern electronic surveying equipment
including GPS gives students experience in site
layout for construction projects. Other construction
laboratory facilities are devoted to soil, aggregate
and concrete testing; electrical and mechanical
systems equipment; and materials strength testing
equipment.
High school preparation
The construction engineering technology program
is designed for students interested in the practical
application of construction techniques and
materials. The ability to think through a problem in a
logical, step-by-step manner is very important in this
field, as is a genuine interest in hands-on laboratory
activities. High school studies should concentrate on
mathematics, communications and physical sciences
with related laboratory activities.
The program
The program is built upon a strong foundation of
science, mathematics, applied technical courses
and interpersonal communications designed to
meet current industry needs. Courses in technical
graphics with CAD (surveying, material testing,
construction computer applications, electrical and
mechanical systems, engineering economics and
estimating) provide a broad range of technical skills
with which to pursue a career in the construction
industry. These are complemented by required and
elective courses in communications, management,
humanities, social sciences or business.
Sophomore
Hrs. Fall semester
2 CET 241Construction Methods and
Estimating
3 CET 410Managerial and Engineering
Economics
3 CET 350
Site Construction
3 CET 341
Mechanical Systems
3 CET 210Problem Solving with
Computer Applications
3 University general education elective
17
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
15
Spring semester
CET 342
Electrical Systems
SPAN 110
Conversational Spanish
ENGL 302
Technical Writing
CET 351Construction Techniques and
Detailing
CET 211
Statics
Undergraduate degrees
Although most construction engineering
technology graduates go directly into industry
upon receiving their associate degrees, other
graduates continue their education in one of the
following academic programs to expand their
career options:
Associate degree, construction
engineering technology
Bachelor’s degree, technology
management
64 semester hours
Students with career interests in management may
continue their studies at K-State Salina by obtaining
the Bachelor of Science degree in technology
management. The technical expertise in the
construction engineering technology associate
degree is complemented by additional course
work in management, accounting, economics,
mathematics and related general education areas.
Technology management degree requirements are
available from:
Freshman
Hrs.
3
2
3
3
2
3
0
16
Fall semester
MATH 100
College Algebra
MATH 151
Applied Plane Trigonometry
MET 111
Technical Graphics
ENGL 100
Expository Writing
CET 120Materials Sampling and Testing
CMST 108
PC Desktop Software
ETA 020Engineering Technology Seminar
Hrs.
2
4
4
2
2
2
16
Spring semester
CET 320
Construction Materials
CET 130
Plane Surveying
PHYS 113
General Physics I
CET 222
Construction Safety
COMM 105
Public Speaking 1A
University general education elective
Department of arts, sciences and business
Kansas State University at Salina
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401-8196
Email: admiss@salina.k-state.edu
www.salina.k-state.edu
College of Technology and Aviation
Bachelor’s degree, construction science
and management
Construction engineering technology graduates
may continue their education on K-State’s
Manhattan campus in the construction science
and management program, offered by the K-State
College of Engineering. This program emphasizes
professional construction practices, as well as
personnel and financial resource management.
Curriculum details are available from:
Department of architectural engineering
and construction science
Kansas State University
241 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Email: arecns@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/are-cns
For more information about civil and
construction engineering technology,
contact:
Office of College Advancement
Kansas State University at Salina
2310 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401–8196
785-826-2640
1-800-248-5782 (toll free in Kansas)
Email: admiss@salina.k-state.edu
www.salina.k-state.edu
For more information about
Kansas State University, contact:
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506–0102
1-800-432-8270 (toll free) or
785-532-6250
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www.k-state.edu/admissions
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