Department of Engineering Technology
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Construction Management
Senior Capstone projects and industry internship programs give students on-site learning experiences that often lead to full-time employment upon graduation. -
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology -
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students receive a world class engineering technology education by combining physics, mathematics, and materials science into active learning experiences. -
Engineering Technology
The program offers concentrations in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Electronics, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, and Career & Technology Education. -
Engineering Design Technology
Our students are equipped with the skills needed in the design field for the implementation of technology innovation, utilization of engineering graphics, and problem-solving skills.
Department of Engineering Technology Labs and Facilities
The Fred Pirkle Engineering Center is an innovative learning center that houses state of the art classrooms, specialized laboratories, and faculty and staff offices for two departments (Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Technology) at Sam Houston State University. The center is named after the inventor and SHSU alumnus Mr. Fred Pirkle, who set aside $10 million out of his $25 million gift to SHSU to construct this learning facility.
Labs & FacilitiesEngineering Technology Scholarships
Scholarships
Our Mission
The mission of the Engineering Technology Department is to provide an educational program designed to provide academic and practical experiences in the areas of engineering design and development, electronics and computer engineering technology, construction management, mechanical engineering technology, leadership, management, and safety to meet industry challenges and needs.
Our Vision
The Engineering technology program is intended to provide an educational experience in the areas of management, leadership, and engineering technology that prepares students to meet industry challenges for the 21st century. Students learn to draw upon the principles of management, leadership, physical sciences, technology of industry, and basic engineering for the solution of problems involving industrial products, services, materials and processes, and the supervision and management of facilities and personnel.
