SDCET

Program at a Glance

Penn State Harrisburg's Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology Program is designed to prepare students for a career in the highly-specialized construction industry. The Program requirements allow for flexible scheduling, enabling students to focus their specialization in either construction or design. Study through these options could lead to opportunities as structural designers for bridges, buildings, or other projects, or as project managers for commercial construction projects. Career options may be available in government for state and federal highway projects and with construction firms in the specialty areas of scheduling, estimating, and cost control. Finally, opportunities may exist for graduates to pursue career choices as designers, owners, or contractor representatives.

For the B.S. degree in SDCET, a minimum of 125 credits is required. At least 52 of these credits must be completed at Penn State Harrisburg, with an overall GPA of 2.0, a technical GPA of 2.0, and a grade of "C" or better in specific courses. For more academic information, including program options, course offerings, and course requirements, please visit Current Students section of this site.

SDCET graduates who wish to continue their professional development are qualified to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination in Pennsylvania. Graduates are also qualified to take the first level Professional Constructor Certificate examination, which is administered by the American Institute of Constructors.

The Program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET may be contacted at 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, by telephone at (410) 347.7700, or through the Web at www.abet.org.

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) provides excellent guidance for anyone interested in learning "What is Engineering?"


Admissions

Students attending Penn State University or transferring from other institutions can apply to be considered for admission to the SDCET Program after successful completion of a minimum of 18 credits, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The acceptance of prior course work will be determined by personnel in the Admissions Office and the SDCET Program at Penn State Harrisburg. When students apply, they may declare the Program Option of their choice in the SDCET major: Construction Management, Structural Design, or the General Option.

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