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Engineering Technology
The Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum is a rigorous combination of chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and mathematics. Depending on the student's interest, and ET major may choose to specialize his or her studies by concentrating in either Construction Technology & Technical Management or Applied Electronics & Controls. In both concentrations, students choose from a wide range of courses to fulfill requirements in Technical Skills, Technical Specialization, and Technical Support. All students must also complete 24 credits of general-education, requirements in communications, social sciences, humanities, and a minor in Civil Engineering is possible with the ET major.
The employment possibilities for Engineering Technology are varied and abundant.
Career areas of our graduates include design engineering, sales engineering,
quality control, project management, chemical production, electrical systems,
construction management, and food processing. Typical employers are government
agencies, consulting firms, manufacturing companies, construction contractors,
and insurance companies. Some students choose to further their education
after college, pursuing graduate degrees in business or in agricultural,
civil or water resource engineering. For more information on any of our
majors, contact the Office of Academic Programs at 831-2508 or stop by 104
Townsend Hall.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry
Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often Required |
| *sediment and storm water engineer |
*environmental scientist |
| *agricultural test consultant |
*project manager |
| *agricultural sales representative |
*cost estimator |
| * safety compliance manager |
*Cooperative Extension agent |
| *environmental technologist
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Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 013 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Soil Conservation Service, Townsend, Inc.,
Tatman & Lee Associates, Inc.
Some Employers of Engineering
Technology Majors
*Cooperative Extension Service
*state/federal government
*laboratories
*colleges/universities
*environmental agencies
*food processing companies
*engineering and research firms
*business and industry
*construction companies
Other Sources of Information
Vault Online Career Library
(provides extensive information about careers and companies/organizations; log in via Blue Hen Jobs)
Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology
www.abet.org
American Institute of Biological Sciences
www.aibs.org
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
www.asae.org
Crop Science Society of America /Soil Science Society of America
www.crops.org
Engineering Central
www.engcen.com
National Association of Environmental Professionals
www.naep.org
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials
Available
- Blue Hen Jobs -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac
(CSD 315)
- The Directory of Environmental Web Sites on
the Internet (CSD 319)
- American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC)
Membership Directory (CSD 350)
- Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
- Careers for Scientific Types & Others With
Inquiring Minds (CSE 457)
- Outdoor Careers (CSE 485)
- Career Opportunities in Engineering (CSE 526)
- Is There an Engineer Inside You? (CSE 536)
- Opportunities in Engineering Careers (CSE
537)
- Great Jobs for Engineering Majors (CSE 538)
- Careers in Focus - Engineering (CSE 539)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (GE 5)
- Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences
(GS 25)
- Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences,
Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources
(GS 30)
- Graduate Programs in Engineering & Applied
Sciences (GS 35)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance
is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: October 22, 2009 (CH)
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