Construction Engineering Technology Distance Learning

Credit Hours:

Total Hours: 120

Major Area of Study: 61

Additional Requirements: 15-36

Cost per Credit Hour:

$383.59

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Completion Time:

2-4 years

Accreditation:

ACCE

Special Requirements:

No additional requirements

The complexity of today's construction projects requires greater skills and knowledge than ever before. If you want to join a team of experts who can manage the entire design and building process, your journey starts here. Southern Miss offers the only accredited online Construction Engineering Technology BS degree in the nation. Learn to coordinate and supervise a project from the conceptual development stage through final construction.

Construction Engineering Technology is about making sure jobs are done right. Learn the business from the ground up with The University of Southern Mississippi. The Construction Engineering Technology online program is accredited by "Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission" of ABET, abet.org.

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A number of scholarship opportunities are available for online students! Our Online Student Scholarship gives first time, fully online students an opportunity for $500 towards their first semester. To get started with our Online Student Scholarship, or to view our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, visit our Student Scholarship page now!

*Effective Fall 2019: This degree will change from Construction Engineering Technology to Construction Management. Some of the coursework listed below will change.*

Your Future

Check out some of the jobs our graduates landed after earning this degree:

Estimator
Scheduler
Project manager
Superintendent
Safety Manager or EHS Manager
Contract Administrator
Construction Manager-Agent
Building Information Manager (BIM)

Facilities Manager
Construction Superintendent
Assistant Safety Manager
Junior Contract Administrator
Field Supervisor
Field Inspector
Quality Assurance/Quality
Acceptance Officer

National Salary Averages* A graph displaying average salaries for students with an online construction engineering technology degree: cost estimators, drafters, safety managers, civil engineering technicians, construction and building inspectors

Written Communication

Course	Credits
Composition One	3 hrs.
Composition Two	3 hrs.

Natural Science

Select 2 courses with labs:

Course	Credits
Biology and Society *	3 hrs.
Principles of Biological Sciences *	3 hrs.
Principles of Biological Sciences II *	3 hrs.
Chemistry and Our Environment *	3 hrs.
General Chemistry I *	3 hrs.
General Chemistry II *	3 hrs.
Weather and Climate *	3 hrs.
General Physics *	3 hrs.
General Physics II *	3 hrs.

Humanitites

Course	Credits
World Literature	3 hrs.

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

Course	Credits
World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.	3 hrs.
World Civilizations: 1500 to the present	3 hrs.
Introduction to Philosophy	3 hrs.
Ethics and Good Living	3 hrs.
Comparative Religion	3 hrs.

Aesthetic Values

Select 1 course:

Course	Credits
Art Appreciation	3 hrs.
Dance Appreciation	3 hrs.
The Enjoyment of Music	3 hrs.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Select 2 courses:

Course	Credits
The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity	3 hrs.
Basic Economics	3 hrs.
World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth	3 hrs.
American Government	3 hrs.
General Psychology	3 hrs.
Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology	3 hrs.

Mathematics

Course	Credits
Quantitative Reasoning	3 hrs.
College Algebra	3 hrs.
Higher-level MAT course	3 hrs.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

Course	Credits
Applications of Construction Law	3 hrs.

ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Speaking Intensive Requirement

Select 1 course:

Course	Credits
Oral Communication	3 hrs.

Capstone Requirement

Course	Credits
Senior Project	3 hrs.

Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & 102 prerequisites

Major Area of Study Requirements

Course	Credits
Architectural Graphics	3 hrs.
Materials and Methods of Construction	3 hrs.
Architectural CADD	3 hrs.
Estimating	3 hrs.
Construction Planning and Scheduling	3 hrs.
Statics and Strengths of Materials	3 hrs.
Seminar	3 hrs.
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems	3 hrs.
Structural Design	3 hrs.
Estimating II	3 hrs.
Specifications and Contract Documents	3 hrs.
Engineering Economics	3 hrs.
Building Information Modeling	3 hrs.
Applications of Construction Law	3 hrs.
Internship	3 hrs.
Construction Organization	3 hrs.
Surveying	3 hrs.
Construction Project Management	3 hrs.
Construction Safety	3 hrs.
Project Controls	3 hrs.
Senior Project	3 hrs.
Soils and Foundations	3 hrs.

Additional Requirements

Course	Credits
Introduction to Financial Accounting	3 hrs.
The Legal Environment of Business	3 hrs.
Basic Ecnomics	3 hrs.
College Algrebra	3 hrs.
Plane Trigonometry	3 hrs.
Calculus I with Analytical Geometry	3 hrs.
Management for Organizations	3 hrs.

Select 2 courses with labs:

Course	Credits
Chemistry and Our Environment *	3 hrs.
General Chemistry *	3 hrs.
General Chemistry II *	3 hrs.
General Physics *	3 hrs.
General Physics II *	3 hrs.

Select 1 course:

Course	Credits
Managerial Statistics	3 hrs.
Statistical Methods	3 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

* Requires additional 1 hour lab

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any additional fees?

Additional course fees for the online Construction Engineering Technology degree may apply. Fees range between $20 – $100.

What steps do I take to get enrolled in the Construction Engineering Technology program?

The following link will provide information for the steps you'll need to complete in order to be admitted to Southern Miss for the online construction engineering technology degree.

Does the standard tuition apply for part-time students?

Follow this link and choose the term that applies to view the costs associated with part-time enrollment for the online construction engineering technology degree.

Will I have to pay a non-resident tuition fee for online classes?

You should NOT be charged out-of-state fees because the online construction engineering technology degree classes are considered in-residence.

What is the minimum number of classes that I can take to be considered full time?

You must enroll in at least 12 credit hours in order to have full-time status for the online Construction Engineering Technology degree in the spring and fall semesters and at least 9 credit hours in order to have full-time status in the summer semester.

Does enrollment in the online program follow the standard academic calendar?

Yes, you'll start and end classes on the same date as the in-person students do.

Are the exams required to be proctored?

It is up to the instructor of a course if exams require a proctor. You should always read the content in the syllabus and online course site to determine if a proctor is needed. There is an application that must be completed at least 15 days prior to taking an exam. For information about proctoring click here.

Are you a military veteran or service member?

If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs. We will help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions and course enrollment.

What if I still have questions?

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Admission Requirements

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students planning to enter the online construction engineering technology degree program as freshmen must complete the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) listed below and submit a composite ACT or combined SAT (verbal/quantitative) score. Please note that the writing components of the ACT and SAT are not used in evaluation for admission. Full admission will be granted to the following:

All students completing the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum of a 3.2 high school GPA on the CPC and a submitted ACT (composite) or SAT score
All students completing the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum of a 2.5 high school GPA on the CPC or a class rank in the top 50 percent, as well as a score of 16 or higher on the ACT (composite) or a combined score of *770 or higher in critical reading and math on the SAT
All students completing the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum of 2.0 high school GPA on the CPC and a score of 18 or higher on the ACT (composite) or a combined score of *860 or higher in critical reading and math on the SAT
Students who satisfy the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) standards for student-athletes who are full qualifiers under Division I guidelines

*Based on any SAT taken before March 2016

The University of Southern Mississippi accepts scores from both the old SAT (any SAT taken before March 2016) and the newly redesigned SAT. If you have taken the SAT after March 1, 2016, use College Board's SAT Score Converter to compare your SAT scores to old SAT scores.

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

A transfer applicant can be admitted to Southern Miss through several different routes. Please note that admission to some academic programs may require students to meet additional requirements.

ADMISSION THROUGH TRADITIONAL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS

Students must have either an associate degree intended for transfer from a regionally accredited institution or have completed the 30 semester hours of designated coursework outlined below with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average for admission.

6 semester hours of English Composition (English Composition I and II)
3 semester hours of mathematics (college algebra, quantitative reasoning, or higher mathematics)
6 semester hours of natural science (courses must be laboratory-based, with the lecture courses accompanied by the respective lab course)
9 semester hours of humanities and fine arts (common examples of acceptable coursework are history, philosophy, religion, world literature, art, music)
6 semester hours of social or behavioral sciences (common examples of acceptable coursework are anthropology, geography, sociology, psychology, social work)

ADMISSION THROUGH FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet freshman admission requirements and have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative college grade point average for admission. Please note that transfer students admitted through this route must submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended after high school and that transfer credits will be applied toward their degree at Southern Miss.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION THROUGH ADULT STATUS

An applicant who is at least 21 years old and does not meet any other admission requirements may apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking student, which is commonly referred to as the conditional status. Students seeking admission through this route must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.0. Students with this status may enroll in no more than 12 semester hours and must a minimum 2.0 grade point average during the first 12 hours of enrollment at the university. Once these requirements are satisfactorily met, all restrictions are lifted and the student is considered degree-seeking. Students admitted on this status may experience financial aid restrictions, including Pell Grant ineligibility. Once conditional status requirements are satisfied, all financial aid restrictions will be lifted.