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School of Construction

ABET Accredited

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.

Our fields of study

Electrical Technology

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

Construction Engineering Technology

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

Construction Management

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

Environmental and Safety Management

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

Interior Design

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

Technology

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

School of Construction Enrollment and Degrees Awarded Data

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.

Student Orgs.

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

Construction Expo

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

Company Days

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

Faculty

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

Summer Camps

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.

Upcoming Construction Events

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

Construction Alumni Association - Events and Membership

Supports School of Construction students by providing scholarships, fostering industry relationships, and promoting alumni networking.

KCCA Training

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

Events

School of Construction Stories

Companies eager to sign Pitt State Electrical Technology graduates

Construction alumni raise and award more than $1 million in scholarships for Construction students

Construction students learn by completing community projects

Three Pitt State alumni to be honored during Homecoming Week

Students in 2-year electrical program are heavily recruited by companies

Construction Expo a vital link between industry and prospective hires

Pitt State construction students clinch national win and $20,000 prize

Gorillas use education, skills in downtown renovation projects

Open house planned for historic Carver League Building on Saturday

Registration now open for variety of youth summer camps at PSU

Indian student's experience at Pittsburg State lands him job with noted construction company

Pitt State Construction is one of a kind

More on Gorilla Connection

Industry Scholarship Opportunities

Associated General Contractors

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas
Associated General Contractors of MO (AGC) Education Foundation 2023-24
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
The Builders' Association-Kansas City (AGC)
Heavy Constructors Association of Greater KC (AGC)

If you have questions about scholarships, deadline and details, visit the Construction Office (W223) at the Kansas Technology Center.

PSU Construction Alumni Association

PSU Construction Alumni Association Undergraduate Scholarship

If you have questions about scholarships, deadline and details, visit the Construction Office (W223) at the Kansas Technology Center.

Mid-West Concrete Industry

Mid-West Concrete Industry Board Educational Fund Scholarship

If you have questions about scholarships, deadline and details, visit the Construction Office (W223) at the Kansas Technology Center.

National Association of Women in Construction

NAWIC Wichita Chapter
NAWIC Founder's Scholarship for Undergraduates
NAWIC Greater KC, MO Scholarship

If you have questions about scholarships, deadline and details, visit the Construction Office (W223) at the Kansas Technology Center.

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.

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Accreditation

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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