Dept. of Engineering Technology

Faculty and Staff
The Faculty and Staff in the Department of Engineering Technology
Construction Management
The construction management program is an interdisciplinary program spanning construction, business, natural sciences, design, and architecture. It prepares students for exciting careers in the construction industry.
Design and Development
The Design and Development degree focuses on holistic product planning by teaching the process of concept generation. You will learn how to assist engineers in developing product prototypes and models through creative drawings and product sketches.
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology will provide knowledge and methods to develop solutions to technical problems found in modern industry. Courses are designed to prepare graduates for certification in the various fields involving computers and information technology.
Engineering Technology - Concentration in Electronics
The Engineering Technology degree program with the Concentration in Electronics will teach you to apply electronic principles to many different aspects of industrial, production, commercial, medical, electronics, and electrical design field
Engineering Technology - Concentration in Safety Management
The Engineering Technology degree program with the Concentration in Safety Management will teach you to apply safety regulations and techniques to many aspects of the construction, production, and industrial fields.

News & Highlights

If you would like copies of your Annual Awards Night pictures, please contact Lily England (lde014@shsu.edu).
This year's Wall of Honor Inductees:

Mr. Fred Pirkle & Mr. Harry Lee Westmoreland
Do you want to be an ETEC Ambassador?

You can contact Dr. Basith for more information or click here to apply
Check out this article about the Pirkle Building!

https://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2019/pirkle-design-recognitio

Mission

The mission of the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University is to provide an educational program designed to provide academic and practical experiences in the areas of management, design, leadership, engineering, and technology for students to prepare to meet industry challenges for the 21st century.

What will a degree do for you?

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. A degree from the programs offered by the Department of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University will allow graduates to pursue various careers such as entry-level management or supervisory positions, design, engineering, and technical services in fields of construction, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and petroleum industry etc. Nearly 100 Percent of graduates in these fields find immediate employment in the construction or manufacturing industry. Industrial education graduates are prepared to teach career technology education in public schools. Please visit the US Department of Labor for more details and statistical data.