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School of Construction

Merging cutting-edge facilities, state-of-the-art labs, and industry-leading equipment to create a hands-on learning experience. School of Construction programs are accredited by ABET.

Associate's and Certificate program tracks. Electrical training in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems.

Earn your Bachelor's, applying engineering principles to construction projects. Master techniques of materials testing, surveying, and more. 

Designed for students pursuing their Bachelor's or Master's degrees. Organize, lead, and manage the building process.

Earn your Bachelor's with five emphasis track options. Play a pivotal role in elevating workplace safety and health standards.

Explore, experiment, and push the boundaries of traditional design in this Bachelor's degree. Our students craft environments that make a lasting impact.

Build on your Associate of Applied Science with a Bachelor's in Technology. A 2+2 program with two emphasis tracks in either Construction or Environment and Safety.

Mission and Vision

Mission

Our mission is to provide a quality construction education and develop professional leaders for the construction industry through extensive recruitment, real-world education and successful placement. We strive to improve the community through service, economic development and applied research.

Vision

Our vision is to be an innovative leader in an effective, people-centered, collaborative, accessible learning environment maximizing the potential of construction students, faculty and industry constituents.

School of Construction Accreditations

Construction Engineering Technology - accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.ABET.org

Construction Management - accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET, https://www.ABET.org

Why chose and ABET accredited program? 

ABET accreditation criteria and information.

Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing its graduates to achieve within two to five years of the start of their professional career. The educational objectives of the School of Construction at Pittsburg State University are:

  • Objective 1: Graduates will have the ability to enter and continue advancement within the construction industry or construction-related industries including managerial or technical positions in construction field supervision, project management, cost estimating, scheduling, contract administration, material testing and inspection, field engineering and surveying, supervised design, technical sales, or governmental regulation.
  • Objective 2: Graduates will have a sense of professionalism that allows them to become informed and participating citizens cognizant of ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility.
  • Objective 3: Graduates will have technical skills and knowledge in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to support planning, analyzing, and solving of engineering and construction problems using current and appropriate management and design tools and techniques.
  • Objective 4: Graduates will have business skills and knowledge in management practices, cost accounting, and financial decision-making to support sound construction project management.
  • Objective 5: Graduates will have leadership skills that prepare them to assume roles in which they can effectively create an environment in which others attain their full potential.
  • Objective 6: Graduates will have effective verbal, non-verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry.

Outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that the students acquire in their matriculation through the program.

  • Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools/software of construction related to: contract documents, codes, materials testing, construction layout/surveying, best construction methods/practices, estimating, scheduling, safety, design of construction systems (temporary structures, concrete, foundations, formwork, basic electrical/mechanical systems), appropriate software (Excel, Autocad, Primavera, Timberline).
  • Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging application of mathematics, science, engineering and technology related to construction methods and design.
  • Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply experimental results to improve construction processes and solve construction problems.
  • Outcome 4: Students will demonstrate an ability to apply creativity in the design of construction systems, components, or processes.
  • Outcome 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate (graphically, verbally and non-verbally) and function effectively in teams.
  • Outcome 6: Students will understand the importance of lifelong learning, continuous improvement, timeliness and a commitment to quality.
  • Outcome 7: Students will understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, and show a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.

No credit is allowed toward graduation or to satisfy prerequisite requirements for grades below "C" in construction engineering technology or construction management technical specialty courses, MATH 113, and MATH 122.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

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Construction Leadership Council

The Construction Expo: 100 vendors from across the nation feature tools, equipment, and techniques used in the field today.

The School of Construction's annual Expo offers an immersive experience, tailored for students, contractors, and instructors to explore construction industry career opportunities through live demonstrations, presentations, and interactive exhibits.

Participants combine networking and hands-on experiences with cutting-edge tools, equipment, and techniques shaping the industry's future.

Academic organizations for School of Construction students. Guest speakers, scholarships, conferences, and more!

Hands-on exploration of construction equipment, cutting-edge technology, and tools used in the field today.

Gathering over 200 companies from across the nation, prepared to hire Pitt State students in high-demand fields.

Connect with our faculty members who are dedicated to your academic success.

Construct Your Future is a look at the materials, processes, and design methods in construction. Adventures in Robotics has workshops in programming and electro-mechanics.

Register for upcoming events, trainings, seminars, and presentations. The events calendar is for students, faculty, and the community.

The Construction Alumni Association hosts golf tournaments and events to facilitate networking opportunities and raise scholarships for current students.

Kansas Center for Construction Advancement: construction industry professional workshops and continuing education programs

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College of Technology Open House

Designed for high school students and college students, our Open House includes:

  • Engaging Demonstrations: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology through interactive demonstrations.
  • Informative Sessions: Learn about the exciting programs offered by Pitt State's School of Construction to determine your major.
  • Scholarships: Attendees will have the chance to qualify for enticing door prizes and scholarship vouchers to School of Construction programs. 

Discover promising career opportunities and major programs in the ever-evolving Construction and Technology industries.

School of Construction Latest News

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Constructions students emerge as champions in the “Final Four” MCAA Student Chapter Competition hosted by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.

The Construction Expo provides an opportunity for students to experience equipment that they might see in their careers. It features more than 100 vendors from across the nation and draws 800 attendees. 
Since an alumni-driven fundraising effort began in 1988, more than $1 million in scholarships has been given to students in the School of Construction.
The Pitt State motto By Doing, Learn is on display whenever seniors from the School of Construction complete projects in the community.

Industry Scholarship Opportunities

PSU Construction Alumni Association

Mid-West Concrete Industry

National Association of Women in Construction

Contact us

Email: construction@pittstate.edu
Phone: 620-235-6555

Location

Please check the directory page. Need to reach individual faculty members? Check the faculty page.

College of Technology

School of Construction is part of the College of Technology at Pitt State.

Accreditation

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ABET accreditation assures that Pitt State programs in the School of Construction meet the profession's quality standards for which that program prepares graduates.

The Construction Engineering Technology major is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

The Construction Management undergraduate and graduate degree programs are accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET.

Learn More: School of Construction Accreditation

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