Applied Engineering

The curricula of the department falls into seven programs:

• Construction Management

  The Construction Management program is fully accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), 1717 North Loop 1604 East, Suite 320, San Antonio, Texas 78232-1570, (210) 498-6161. The construction management program is also a member of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC).  Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. This major prepares approximately 36 graduates each year for management positions in the construction industry. Job placement of Construction Management graduates is excellent, approaching 100 percent. Graduates of the construction management program are highly qualified and compete effectively for positions as construction managers, cost estimators, project schedulers, field engineers, project engineers and project coordinators.  Graduates who complete the “general construction” option in the program are typically employed by commercial building contractors and manage complex construction projects such as large retail stores, schools, higher education buildings, and commercial and public buildings.   Graduates who choose the “heavy/civil” option often pursue careers in the public works arena such as bridge, highway, utility and marine construction.  Some graduates have very successful careers working for major specialty contractors while others are employed as project managers for owners and government agencies.

• Electrical Engineering Technology

  The B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. The technologists graduating from this program are applications oriented, building upon a background of mathematics, science and technology. They interface with engineers at the product level and produce practical, workable results quickly; install and operate technical systems; devise hardware from proven concepts; develop and produce products; service machines and systems; manage production facilities; and provide support for technical systems.

  Technology refers to the diverse collection of processes and knowledge that people use to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants. Technological literacy is the ability to use, manage, assess, and understand technology.

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

  Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) is the profession in which knowledge of applied mathematical and natural sciences, coupled with principles of technology gained by study and laboratory activity, is used to implement technological advances. The MET student is involved with the following three broad categories of study: energy, structures and motion in mechanical systems and manufacturing. The energy field involves the production and transfer of energy and the conversion of one form of energy to another. The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

• Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management

  The BS in Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management is fully online.

• Professional Studies

  The BAS in Professional Studies...

• Occupational Safety and Health Management

  The Occupational Safety and Health Management (SHM) degree prepares students to fill professional positions within the broad area of industrial safety and health management. The program provides three specializations: Safety and Health Management; Construction Safety; or Risk Management. This program prepares the student for a career in occupational safety and health in business and industry. These career positions range from construction, insurance, regulatory agencies, military, irrigation districts, aircraft and other manufacturing industries.