Program Coordinator John Wiggins, PE, Esq. Room:  GITC 2107 Telephone:  973.596.8193 Fax: 973.642.4184 Email: wiggins@njit.edu

Introduction

The construction engineering technology option is a program specializing in general contracting, heavy/highway/utility construction, building construction, mechanical and electrical contracting, specialty contracting and consulting.  This degree also provides education and training for future careers in the construction industry as general contractor, project manager, safety specialist, estimator, scheduler, structural designer, temporary structures and concrete formwork designer, and other technical positions required to complete construction projects on time, on budget and of the desired quality.

Prerequisite

Students who transfer to the junior year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program, specializing in Construction Engineering Technology, are expected to have completed their freshman and sophomore years at a community college or other institution and received an Associate's degree in Civil / Construction Engineering Technology or similar related curriculum.

They should have successfully completed most of the following courses or their equivalent in their first two years of study, with a minimum of 64 semester credit hours:

• Mathematics (9 credits) including Calculus, Algebra and Trigonometry
• Physics I and II (8 credits)
• English (6 credits)
• Humanities / Social Science (6 credits)
• Physical Education (1 credits)

Technical courses:

• Surveying (6 credits)
• Mechanics or Statics (3 credits)
• Strength of Materials (3 credits)
• Steel/Concrete Design (3 credits)
• Fluid Mechanics / Hydraulics (3 credits)
• Soil Mechanics (3 credits)
• Engineering Graphics / CAD (3 credits)
• Computer Programming or Applications (2 credits)
• Technical Electives (8 credits)

Concentrations and Curricula

The Construction Engineering technology program allows flexibility in the choice of technical electives (see Curriculum)