{"id":2019,"date":"2018-03-08T19:41:48","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T19:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/?page_id=2019"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:51:24","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2019-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2019-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2019-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2019-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2019-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-2019-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b92003873c78f5394\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#b92003873c78f5394\" href=\"#b92003873c78f5394\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why should I choose this engineering technology program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b92003873c78f5394\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All of the instructors in the department are highly qualified, and small class sizes and personal attention help students have a successful college experience.<\/p>\n<p>Students also get excellent hands-on laboratory experiences and have opportunities to participate in internships and practicums offered by local and regional industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"28df4c6eab8244436\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#28df4c6eab8244436\" href=\"#28df4c6eab8244436\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is it important that the program is accredited?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"28df4c6eab8244436\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>National accreditation lets you know that it is a high-quality program. The accrediting organization ensures that the program meets certain standards of quality.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Engineering Technology at 大象传媒 Western is the only public institution in the state of 大象传媒 that has four-year accredited programs (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) in construction engineering technology and electronics engineering technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8360bb89236997aef\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#8360bb89236997aef\" href=\"#8360bb89236997aef\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the admission requirements for the program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8360bb89236997aef\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>There are no set admissions requirements for the Engineering Technology Department. However, it is beneficial if a student has completed four years of high school math.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2797850b78ee68d87\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#2797850b78ee68d87\" href=\"#2797850b78ee68d87\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">As a high school student, how should I prepare for an engineering technology degree?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2797850b78ee68d87\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Successful candidates for the engineering technology program should have a love of science and technology, have completed four years of high school math, and have developed good study habits. However, if you did not complete four years of high school math, developmental courses in math are available at 大象传媒 Western.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7032b202f8f1fe491\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#7032b202f8f1fe491\" href=\"#7032b202f8f1fe491\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the typical class size?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7032b202f8f1fe491\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>On average, a typical majors class consists of 10 to 15 students, which allows students personal interaction with professors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1d4be9286beb9308e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#1d4be9286beb9308e\" href=\"#1d4be9286beb9308e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do students work together with faculty?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1d4be9286beb9308e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with the faculty on independent study\/research projects and in the laboratory. The instructors are also easily accessible with convenient office hours and online assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Some students choose to participate as lab techs. These students assist other students and faculty in the laboratory, and act as tutors for their peers outside of class. This offers students an opportunity to become involved with the department at levels beyond their course work, helping to strengthen their knowledge and experience in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"338f4d43307e2e772\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2019-1\" data-target=\"#338f4d43307e2e772\" href=\"#338f4d43307e2e772\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What student organizations are available?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"338f4d43307e2e772\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Associated General Contractors<\/li>\n<li>Society of Manufacturing Engineers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong>Mission<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Department of Engineering Technology at 大象传媒 serves the public through the delivery, promotion and advancement of engineering technology education in the areas of construction, manufacturing and computer technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Department of Engineering Technology at 大象传媒 will provide regional and national leadership in assuring quality and in stimulating innovation in engineering technology education, and will serve as the hub of engineering technology education in the State of 大象传媒.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to utilize the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan to strengthen the academic quality of all the programs.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to maintain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abet.org\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ETAC\/ABET accreditation<\/a> of BS degree programs in construction engineering technology, and strive to get other departmental programs accredited by ETAC of ABET.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and maintain a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment in the department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#dddddd;padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Accreditation<\/h3><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong>ETAC\/ABET Accreditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">The Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology degree program within the Department of Engineering Technology at 大象传媒 is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABET<\/a>, under the commission\u2019s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Construction Engineering Technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)<\/strong><br \/>\nAll the programs in the Department of Engineering Technology are required to demonstrate achievements through a variety of assessment tools, such as graduate career performance and employer feedback, exit examinations, course assessments, student surveys, graduate surveys, etc. Assessment is continuous and ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:rgba(255,199,0,0.1);padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Industrial Advisory Board<\/h3><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><div class=\"the_content the_content_wrapper\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">The Department of Engineering Technology has a strong industrial advisory board. Board members consist of industry leaders, business owners, corporate officers, field engineers and school administrators, to name a few. Many of the board members are also department alumni.<\/p>\n<p>The board assists with curriculum development, informing faculty members of current industrial needs, and providing a strong tie between the students and local businesses for recruitment and internship placement<\/p>\n<p>If you have been on the board, you know that your opinions and efforts have contributed greatly to the success of our programs, and the faculty and students greatly appreciate that. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email Dr. Dennis Merritt, department chair at <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"mailto:dmerritt1@missouriwestern.edu\">dmerritt1@missouriwestern.edu<\/a> with your brief background information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2019"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2019"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2532,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2019\/revisions\/2532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}