Minors and Certificates

Admission 

To apply for admission to the construction minor or certificate, please contact the ETSC department. All students will meet the new general education requirements for acceptance into the minor. Admission to any course within the construction minor requires a grade of C or higher in each prerequisite. 

If you are interested in the Construction Management major, please visit the program homepage to learn more. 

Graduation 

Students must complete each course with a C grade or higher and a minimum GPA of 2.3 in the program. 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:  

• Understand the professional construction environment.  
• Communicate effectively in oral, written, and pictorial formats. 
• Recognize and understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of construction management professionals. 
• Review and interpret construction documents for the management of a construction project. 
• Understand and describe the fundamentals of construction means and methods. 
• Develop an understanding of safety processes and procedures used to create a construction project safety plan.  
• Use computer applications to create drawings to manage a construction project.  
• Formulate an understanding of specialized construction applications related to electrical, mechanical, or utility systems.  
• Understand how sustainable practices are used in the built environment.  
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic construction processes. 

Total of 25 or 26 Credits:

Choose one course from below:

Admission 

The ET minor applications are accepted throughout the year, and typically, the students start in the fall quarter.  CWU students interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the ET minor. For details about the application procedures, contact the ETSC Department. 

Graduation 

Students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher and a minimum GPA of 2.3 in the program. 

Program  

Students pursuing majors in the fields of Mechanical, Industrial, or Technology cannot pursue this minor. 

Total of 21 Credits:

• ETSC 101 - Modern Technology and Energy (5) 
• ETSC 150 - Engineering Graphics (5)  
  • OR Department Approved Drawing Course (5)  
• ETSC 155 - Manufacturing Processes (4)  
• ETSC 277 - Introduction to Robotics (4)  
• SHM 325 Manufacturing/General Industry Safety and Health (3) 

The beauty of this minor is its flexibility and adaptability to many fields of study and industry.  If you are looking for an ideal program to boost your knowledge of general engineering technology, then this could be the minor for you. 

The minor in engineering technology complements many majors, including Business Administration and Communication.

Degree Explanation

Located at the Ellensburg, WA campus, applications to the ETM minor or certificate are accepted throughout the year, with students typically beginning their studies in the fall quarter.  The Engineering Technology Management (ETM) minor/certificate is open to all majors, except the Industrial Engineering Technologies major.  CWU students interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the ETM minor or certificate. For details about the application procedures, contact the ETSC Department. 

Note: Students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher and a minimum GPA of 2.3 in the program.

The Engineering Technology Management minor or certificate program will help you acquire essential practical knowledge of the field.  Upon completion, you will be prepared to: 

• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities. 
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. 
• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities of engineering technology management professionals. 
• Describe the fundamental aspects of engineering project management. 
• Identify and describe various risks and the techniques to manage them. 
• Use techniques of economic cost analysis applied to engineering projects 
• Use fundamental concepts of probability to construct and interpret control charts for attributes to determine product quality. 
• Demonstrate competence in using engineering analytical methods in the development of a simple product. 
• Research methods of design and production of sample products. 

The Engineering Technology Management minor or certificate is often taken to enhance the following major options:

• Engineering Technologies
• Business Administration
• Communication

Admission  

IMC applications are accepted throughout the academic year, and the students start in the Winter quarter. Any CWU student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the IMC. For details about the application procedures, contact the ETSC Department.

Graduation  

Students will receive the IMC after completion of the requirements with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the IMC coursework. 

Program  

A minimum grade of “C-” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the IMC.

Students seeking or currently pursuing careers as construction professionals, project engineers, project managers, safety and health professionals, safety engineers, risk management professionals, loss control specialists, etc., may consider adding the IMC to their undergraduate degree plan. 

The IMC may be used in combination with many majors to enhance a student’s career opportunities and gain a competitive advantage in the job market. Many students select the Safety and Health Management Major.

Students should complete the requirements for the minor or certificate with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the coursework.  A minimum grade of “C” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the minor or certificate. 

Upon completing this program, you will have gained an understanding of the following: 

• Define professional and ethical responsibilities of risk management professionals.  
• Describe the fundamental theories of risk management. 
• Explain the collaborative role that public health plays in mitigating risk. 
• Examine, interpret, and apply data to manage hazards and risks. 
• Identify and describe various risks and the techniques to manage them. 
• Develop a comprehensive emergency management plan. 
• Demonstrate the broad application of epidemiology to risk management. 

Graduates of the Public Health and Risk Management minor or certificate program go on to obtain careers in a variety of rewarding settings.  This minor or certificate also complements several majors at CWU.

Risk Management Certificate (RMC) applications are accepted throughout the academic year, and the students start in the Spring quarter. Any CWU matriculated or non-matriculated student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the RMC. For details about the application procedures, please contact us.

Students will receive the RMC after completion of the requirements with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the RMC coursework.

A minimum grade of “C-” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the RMC. 

Upon completing this program, you will be prepared to: 

• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities of risk management professionals. 
• Describe the fundamental aspects of risk management. 
• Identify and apply standards, regulations, codes, and guidelines associated with the risk management discipline. 
• Examine, interpret, and apply data to manage hazards and risks. 
• Identify and describe various risks and the techniques to manage them. 
• Identify contemporary risk management issues and the impacts of their solutions within a global and societal context. 

You can pursue a risk management career in industries spanning from construction to aviation and insurance.  As stated by The Risk Management Society, $120,000 is the median annual base salary for those working in the risk management field. 

Additionally, the CWU Risk Management minor or certificate adds value to many majors, such as: 

• Safety and Health Management 
• Business Administration 
• Mathematics 
• Actuarial Science 
• Engineering Technologies 

Applications are accepted throughout the year for fall admission. Any CWU student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the RMM. For details about the RMM application procedures, contact the ETSC Department. 

Upon completing this program, you will be prepared to: 

• Understand professional and ethical responsibilities of risk management professionals. 
• Describe the fundamental aspects of risk management. 
• Identify and apply standards, regulations, codes, and guidelines associated with the risk management discipline. 
• Examine, interpret, and apply data to manage hazards and risks. 
• Identify and describe various risks and the techniques to manage them. 
• Identify contemporary risk management issues and the impacts of their solutions within a global and societal context. 

You can pursue a risk management career in industries spanning from construction to aviation and insurance.  As stated by The Risk Management Society, $120,000 is the median annual base salary for those working in the risk management field. 

Additionally, the CWU Risk Management minor or certificate adds value to many majors, such as: 

• Safety and Health Management 
• Business Administration 
• Mathematics 
• Actuarial Science 
• Engineering Technologies 

Our program is offered at the Ellensburg campus location.  All majors are encouraged to apply and transfer students are welcome. Students will need ETSC departmental permission to enter the program and must earn a 2.25 cumulative grade point average in the minor courses. 

The Robotics & Automation Minor (RAM) introduces you to mechatronics engineering and prepares you for automation-related careers in: 

• Process Control 
• Manufacturing 
• Computerized Hardware/Software Integration 
• Sustainable Automated Systems 

You will engage in real life industrial processes related to automation in an industrial robotics laboratory setting.  This minor will enhance majors in:

• Electronics Engineering Technology 
• Industrial Engineering Technology 
• Mechanical Engineering Technology 
• Technology Education 
• Safety and Health Management 
• IT & Administrative Management (ITAM) 
• Computer Science 
• Mathematics 
• Physics 

Students should complete the requirements for the minor and certificate with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the coursework. 

A minimum grade of “C” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the SHM Minor and Certificate. 

Upon completing your minor or certificate in Safety and Health Management, you will be prepared to: 

• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. 
• Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning in a chosen professional career. 
• Describe the fundamental aspects of safety and health management. 
• Identify and apply standards, regulations, codes, and guidelines associated with the safety and health management discipline. 
• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work practices. 
• Explain the purpose and operation of insurance. 
• Develop a workplace emergency management plan. 
• Design and evaluate an organization’s safety management system using ISO 45001. 
• Complete safety management training by applying adult learning theories. 
• Conduct an incident investigation and analysis. 

Job opportunities exist in all occupational settings, including construction, consulting, government, hospitals, insurance, risk management, manufacturing, and retail.  Alumni of the program have gone on to utilize their skills to pursue careers in a variety of fields.

The SHM minor and certificate may be used in combination with many majors to enhance your career opportunities and gain a competitive advantage in the job market. It compliments majors in numerous fields, including but not limited to: 

• Aviation Management 
• Biology 
• Chemistry 
• Construction Management 
• Human Resources Management 
• Industrial Engineering Technology 
• Administration Management 
• Sociology 
• Psychology 
• Public Health