Program Description:
Construction Engineering Technology emphasizes the technology, engineering, and construction business requirements that have historically been needed by the construction industry. Construction is one of the most diversified industries in the world with the key professional in this vast industry being the constructor. Various job titles for the constructor are: estimator, scheduler, superintendant, project manager, project engineer, controls manager, materials manager, or owner. These skilled professionals are indispensable in meeting the global needs for new residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, civil, and environmental projects.
All coursework will transfer to the Construction Engineering Technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi. However, a maximum of 67 hours can be applied to the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Engineering Technology at USM.
Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 64 SH
**Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312 /RSV 1312 - Orientation course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.