Department of Engineering Technology
The Department of Engineering Technology is housed in the Kansas Technology Center on the Pitt State campus. The Engineering Technology Programs are comprised of elements of the technological spectrum requiring scientific and engineering knowledge plus the operational methods and skills devoted to achieving practical purpose in support of product producing industries.
Areas of study include:
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Plastics Engineering Technology
- Master of Engineering Technology
What is the difference between Engineering Technology and Engineering?
This is a common question that many prospective students ask. To understand the difference and to help decide if PSU's Engineering Technology is a good choice for you, please read the PDF file below. The comparisons were taken in part from a brochure, "Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Which Path Will You Take", published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Changes have been made to apply the comparisons to undergraduate engineering programs and PSU Engineering Technology programs.
A Comparison of Engineering and Engineering Technology (PDF 
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Accreditation
The following five Engineering Technology programs are fully accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Plastics Engineering Technology
Why choose an accredited program?
Basic accreditation information from ABET.
*The Construction Management Program is not an Engineering Technology program and therefore is not accredited by ABET.