Program Educational Objectives

The Educational Objectives of the Construction Engineering Technology Program at Louisiana Tech University are:

CVTE-E1: To prepare graduates to apply engineering construction principles in the construction process, with a focus on the knowledge and skills needed for the heavy-highway, underground utility, and building structural frame construction segments of the industry.

CVTE-E2: To prepare graduates for successful careers in the construction field by providing them with the appropriate technical background, strong communication skills, a sense of professional, ethical, and societal responsibilities, and tools for life-long learning.

Program Outcomes

Louisiana Tech University construction engineering technology students will demonstrate prior to graduation:

CVTE-O1: An ability to practice in the construction field using up-to-date techniques, skills, and tools as necessary for an engineering technologist.

CVTE-O2: An ability to identify, formulate and solve novel construction engineering technology problems using the appropriate scientific, mathematical, engineering and technological methods.

CVTE-O3: An ability to conduct experiments and to use the results to improve construction processes.

CVTE-O4: An ability to use knowledge, skills, creativity, and critical thinking necessary for professional competence and life-long learning.

CVTE-O5: An ability to function effectively on teams.

CVTE-O6: An ability to communicate effectively.

CVTE-O7: An understanding of contemporary profession, ethical, social, and global issues and responsibilities with a respect for diversity.

CVTE-O8: A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.