If you are ready to make a difference in the technology make-up of our world, this is the department for you!

Housed in the Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytech Building, our multi-million-dollar facility gives Engineering and Technology students the chance to put classroom knowledge into practice. Our classes are small, so you have the opportunity to get the experience and ask the questions that make you career ready.

Engineering and technology professionals help power our lives. Here, you will focus your interests within a collaborative department driven by skilled faculty. Develop and discover new parameters of technology and engineering. 

Programs

With our state-of-the-art facilities, students can major in anything from engineering to computer technology or technology management to professional pilot. If you have interest in computers, manufacturing, management, engineering, construction, robotics, or flying, check out our undergraduate degrees and learn more.

Nano-Bio Laboratory

Our Nano-Bio Laboratory develops learning in nanoscience and bioengineering in order to make our students the next generation of scientists and engineers to lead discovery at the nanoscale.

Competitions and Outreach

  • First Lego League Qualifying Competitions

    The robotics competition and innovation fair for kids in 4th to 8th grade is held in the fall. It is open to schools and other community groups. The season typically starts in September. If you have interest in starting a team or volunteering to help, please contact engtech@semo.edu.
  • First Technology Challenge Qualifying Competitions

    This is a robotics competition for kids in 7th to 12th grade is held in the spring. It is open to schools and other community groups. The season typically starts in September. If you have interest in starting a team or volunteering to help, please contact engtech@semo.edu.
  • Industrial Advisory Committee

    The Industrial Advisory Committee was designed to provide input and make recommendations for the Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology undergraduate program. The committee’s function is to advise, assess, and validate curriculum, so it meets the needs of industrial enterprises and educational outcomes. 
  • Real-World Experience

    Earn experiential learning through internships and hands-on work in your field of study while connecting classroom concepts to real-world situations. 

Faculty Directory

Join our expert faculty on your journey to grow in your industry. With real-world experience and research-driven knowledge, our faculty are here to support our students and help them become career-ready.

Building Partnerships and Connections

A few companies that offer internships

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  • Briggs Stratton Logo
  • Good Humor Breyers Logo
  • Boeing Logo
  • Cerner Logo
  • Rhodes Logo
  • Hensel Phelps Logo
  • SM Wilson Logo
  • TG Logo
  • Robinson Construction Logo

Accreditation Information

Information about the program accreditation within the department are shown below.

The degree programs offered by the Department of Engineering and Technology prepare graduates for a variety of career fields in the vast spectrum of today's changing high-tech job environment. The Department is recognized as a Missouri Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. The Department also works with several accrediting organizations for some of its programs. The Technology Management undergraduate programs are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The Engineering Physics (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The Industrial and Systems Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org, under the General Criteria, the Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and the Program Criteria for Systems Engineering and Similarly named Engineering Programs. Finally, the Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org, under the General Criteria.

The primary purpose of the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering is to provide recognition of the attainment of certain professional goals and standards for Technology Management. The secondary purpose is to encourage others to strive toward these goals and standards. Each program was reviewed in terms of its stated objectives, content, methods, supporting resources, and evaluation systems.

The Technology Management program is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or management-oriented professionals for employment in business, industry, education, and government. It is primarily involved with the management, operation, and maintenance of complex technological systems. The Technology Management program is accredited by the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering. The Technology Management Program received full re-accreditation in 2016.

Technology Management Accreditation

The Technology Management Program within the Department of Engineering and Technology is accredited by the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering. Since 1967 ATMAE members, who are college and university educators, administrators, students, and industry professionals, have been dedicated to solving complex technological problems and developing the competitive technologist and applied engineering workforce. ATMAE does this through specialized accreditation for 2-year, 4-year, and master's degree programs, personal certifications, an annual national conference, publications, awards and scholarships, a career center, a website filled with valuable content, and numerous opportunities to develop professionally.

Program Constituents

  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Employers/Industry
  • Faculty

Institutional Mission

Southeast Missouri State University provides student‐centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.

Department Mission

The mission of the Department of Engineering and Technology is to:

  • Provide curricula to prepare students for technical and technical management-orientated employment in business, industry, education, and government which is vital to the region and the state.
  • Prepare students to apply and manage technology to solve practical problems.
  • Provide state-of-the-art facilities, instructional programs, experiential learning, and research experiences for students to develop linkages between theory and practice.
  • Provide synergy between traditional classroom teaching and practical “hands-on” learning using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for all programs offered in the department.
  • Encourage and support continuous faculty development in order to encourage faculty to remain current with technology relevant to their instructional areas of responsibility through professional and applied research activities.
  • Utilize faculty and student expertise to provide professional assistance to related businesses and industries in the area.

Technology Management Program Learning Outcomes

Developed based on dialogue with constituents. The expected accomplishments of graduates during their first few years after graduation.

Core Learning Outcomes for All Options

IT-1: Develop a working knowledge of safety standards and apply appropriate safety procedures while at work. 
IT-2: Identify and apply the concepts of “quality” as it relates to products and services.
IT-3: Identify and understand supervisory strategies in an industrial enterprise.
IT-4: Demonstrate an understanding of issues and the impact of science and technology on society. 
IT-5: Complete the research and analysis of projects and operations associated with contemporary industry standards. 
IT-6: Analyze, prepare, and edit various types of technical information encountered in technical and scientific fields. 
IT-7: Analyze data to solve practical problems by applying appropriate mathematical and scientific techniques. 
IT-8: Demonstrate computer concepts and applications.

Construction Management and Design Option Learning Outcomes

CMD-1: Identify and read working drawings effectively.
CMD-2: Identify and integrate different construction materials and methods into building systems.
CMD-3: Coordination, supervision, and administration of construction projects by applying management theories and concepts to construction practices.
CMD-4: Identify construction occupation hazards and take appropriate action to eliminate them.
CMD-5: Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling construction projects.
CMD-6: Demonstrate proficiency in estimating the cost of construction projects.
CMD-7: Interpret construction contracts relative to legal issues and building codes.

Industrial and Safety Management Option Learning Outcomes

IM-1: Demonstrate and perform supervisory tasks required of personnel in manufacturing industries for maximizing production efficiencies regarding time, materials, machine, and human resources availability.
IM-2: Develop and perform structured problem-solving techniques and be able to utilize principles of consensus in the decision-making process.
IM-3: Develop and demonstrate a work ethic consistent with industrial management practices and procedures.
IM-4: Recognize, understand, and utilize human resource management skills such as communication, motivation, teamwork, cooperation, and the like.
IM-5: Assess and develop a production strategy based on the manufacturing process.
IM-6: Demonstrate safe work habits and explain their importance to the industrial work environment.
IM-7: Explain the importance of proper utilization of new technology to increase productivity.

Computer Network Systems Administration Option Learning Outcomes

TCN-1: Recognize the latest current technologies, concepts, and design issues in current telecommunications and computer networks.
TCN-2: Apply well-known networking models, standards, and protocols, and relate them to practices.
TCN-3: Apply theories to solve networking problems.
TCN-4: Demonstrate capability of using software tools and configuring wired/wireless data and voice network devices.
TCN-5: Design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot network functionality, and manage network faults and performance.
TCN-6: Apply security principles and technologies to solve security problems in network systems.
TCN-7: Perform server and network administration, backups, and proper disaster recovery procedures.

Student Enrollment/Completion Data

Technology Management Completers (Duplicated Count)

Program: Technology Management
AY2013: 49
AY2014: 59
AY2015: 54
AY2016: 45
AY2017: 45
AY2018: 36
AY2019: 34
AY2020: 39
AY2021: 32

Technology Management Enrollment (Fall Census, Duplicated Count)

Program: Technology Management
AY2013: 236
AY2014: 242
AY2015: 220
AY2016: 181
AY2017: 160
AY2018: 160
AY2019: 131
AY2020: 106
AY2021: 96

 Degree Completions by Academic Year

  • TM: Construction
    • AY2015: 17
    • AY2016: 21
    • AY2017: 12
    • AY2018: 12
    • AY2019: 13
    • AY2020: 14
    • AY2021: 17
    • Avg GPA: 3.09
  • TM: Networking
    • AY2015: 18
    • AY2016: 9
    • AY2017: 13
    • AY2018: 6
    • AY2019: 8
    • AY2020: 12
    • AY2021: 7
    • Avg GPA: 2.98
  • TM: Industrial
    • AY2015: 3
    • AY2016: 5
    • AY2017: 6
    • AY2018: 6
    • AY2019: 7
    • AY2020: 7
    • AY2021: 4
    • Avg GPA: 2.89
  • TM: Technology Management
    • AY2015: 8
    • AY2016: 5
    • AY2017: 11
    • AY2018: 4
    • AY2019: 4
    • AY2020: 4
    • AY2021: 2
    • Avg GPA: 3.08
  • University
    • AY2015: 2.1k
    • AY2016: 2.1k
    • AY2017: 2.1k
    • AY2018: 2.2k
    • AY2019: 2.1k
    • AY2020: 2.3k
    • AY2021: 2.2k
    • Avg GPA: 3.29

Graduation Rate for First-Time, Full-Time Cohorts starting in 2010-2014*

  • TM: Construction
    • Cohort Size: 44
    • Cumulative % Graduated with Same Major by years in the program
      • 2 years: 0.0%
      • 3 years: 2.2%
      • 4 years: 28.3%
      • 5 years: 41.3%
      • 6 years: 50.0%
  • TM: Networking
    • Cohort Size: 28
    • Cumulative % Graduated with Same Major by years in the program
      • 2 years: 0.0%
      • 3 years: 0.0%
      • 4 years: 17.9%
      • 5 years: 21.4%
      • 6 years: 21.4%
  • TM: Industrial
    • Cohort Size: 7
    • Cumulative % Graduated with Same Major by years in the program
      • 2 years: 0.0%
      • 3 years: 0.0%
      • 4 years: 14.3%
      • 5 years: 14.3%
      • 6 years: 14.3%
  • TM: Technology Management
    • Cohort Size: 1
    • Cumulative % Graduated with Same Major by years in the program
      • 2 years: 0.0%
      • 3 years: 0.0%
      • 4 years: 0.0%
      • 5 years: 0.0%
      • 6 years: 0.0

*Students transferring into these programs are not being counted.  This can be a significant number. For instance, the majority of students within the TM: TM program will be transferred. Moreover, these percentages also do not reflect students who changed majors and graduated from another program either at SEMO or another institution.

*The percentages include the graduates from the preceding years (i.e. the 2.2% in year 3 would also be included in the 28.3% in year 4 for TM: Construction).

ABET is the nationally recognized agency responsible for accrediting educational programs leading to degrees in engineering, engineering technology, computing, and applied science. Accreditation assures that the program has met quality standards set by the profession.

The Engineering Physics (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

 Program Constituents

  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Employers/Industry
  • Faculty

Institutional Mission

Southeast Missouri State University provides professional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and in practical experience.

The University, through teaching and scholarship, challenges students to extend their intellectual capacities, interests, and creative abilities; develop their talents; and acquire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Students benefit from a relevant, extensive, and thorough general education; professional and liberal arts and sciences curricula; co-curricular opportunities; and real-world experiences. By emphasizing student-centered and experiential learning, the University prepares individuals to participate responsibly in a diverse and technologically-advanced world and in this and other ways contributes to the development of the social, cultural, and economic life of the region, state, and nation.

Department Mission

The mission of the Department of Engineering and Technology is to:

  • Provide curricula to prepare students for technical and technical management-orientated employment in business, industry, education, and government which is vital to the region and the state.
  • Prepare students to apply and manage technology to solve practical problems.
  • Provide state-of-the-art facilities, instructional programs, experiential learning, and research experiences for students to develop linkages between theory and practice.
  • Provide synergy between traditional classroom teaching and practical “hands-on” learning using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for all programs offered in the department.
  • Encourage and support continuous faculty development in order to encourage faculty to remain current with technology relevant to their instructional areas of responsibility through professional and applied research activities.
  • Utilize faculty and student expertise to provide professional assistance to related businesses and industries in the area.

Engineering Physics Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.

  1. Graduates will be successful professionals
  2. Graduates will be effective communicators
  3. Graduates will be life-long learners
  4. Graduates will be socially engaged citizens
ABET-EAC Student Outcomes

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.

Upon completion of the Engineering Physics program students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  • communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

These objectives were affirmed by the advisory committee on 12/14/2022.

Undergraduate Completers by Major

Engineering Physics: Electrical Applications
2017: 0
2018: 2
2019: 2
2020: 2
2021: 5
2022: 4
Engineering Physics: Mechanical Applications
2017: 4
2018: 5
2019: 2
2020: 6
2021: 6
2022: 2

Undergraduate Fall Enrollment by Major

Engineering Physics: Electrical Applications (BS)
2017: 22
2018: 23
2019: 25
2020: 18
2021: 15
2022: 12
Engineering Physics: Mechanical Applications (BS)
2017: 43
2018: 38
2019: 39
2020: 30
2021: 25
2022: 29

ABET is the nationally-recognized agency responsible for accrediting educational programs leading to degrees in engineering, engineering technology, computing, and applied science. Accreditation assures that the program has met quality standards set by the profession.

The Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.orgunder the General Criteria.

Program Constituents

  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Employers/Industry
  • Faculty

Institutional Mission

Southeast Missouri State University provides professional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and in practical experience.

The University, through teaching and scholarship, challenges students to extend their intellectual capacities, interests, and creative abilities; develop their talents; and acquire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Students benefit from a relevant, extensive, and thorough general education; professional and liberal arts and sciences curricula; co-curricular opportunities; and real-world experiences. By emphasizing student-centered and experiential learning, the University prepares individuals to participate responsibly in a diverse and technologically-advanced world and in this and other ways contributes to the development of the social, cultural, and economic life of the region, state, and nation.

Department Mission

The mission of the Department of Engineering and Technology is to:

  • Provide curricula to prepare students for technical and technical management-orientated employment in business, industry, education, and government which is vital to the region and the state.
  • Prepare students to apply and manage technology to solve practical problems.
  • Provide state-of-the-art facilities, instructional programs, experiential learning, and research experiences for students to develop linkages between theory and practice.
  • Provide synergy between traditional classroom teaching and practical “hands-on” learning using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for all programs offered in the department.
  • Encourage and support continuous faculty development in order to encourage faculty to remain current with technology relevant to their instructional areas of responsibility through professional and applied research activities.
  • Utilize faculty and student expertise to provide professional assistance to related businesses and industries in the area.

Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives

Developed based on dialogue with constituents. The expected accomplishments of graduates during their first few years after graduation.

OB1: Graduates should be able to communicate effectively.
OB2: Graduates should have the technical proficiency needed for the engineering technology practice, which will also serve as a foundation to engage in life-long learning.
OB3: Graduates should be able to effectively use technology for problem-solving, decision-making, implementation, management, and optimization of systems and processes.
OB4: Graduates should be able to work effectively in a team environment.
OB5: Graduates should understand the need to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards and a commitment to protect the public interest, safety, and the environment.

ABET-ETAC BS Program Student Outcomes

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.

Upon completion of the Engineering Technology program students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1: an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
2: an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3: an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4: an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;
5: an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Student Enrollment/Completion Data

Engineering Technology Completers (Duplicated Count)

Engineering Tech. (Electrical and Control Option) (ETEL)
AY2017: 7
AT2018: 3
AY2019: 4
AY2020: 4
AY2021: 3
AY2022: 6

Engineering Tech. (Mechanical and Manufacturing Option) (ETMM)
AY2017: 18
AT2018: 19
AY2019: 10
AY2020: 10
AY2021: 14
AY2022: 12

Engineering Technology
AY2017: 25
AT2018: 22
AY2019: 14
AY2020: 14
AY2021: 17
AY2022: 18

Engineering Technology Enrollment (Fall Census, Duplicated Count)

Engineering Tech. (Electrical and Control Option) (ETEL)
AY2017: 29
AT2018: 24
AY2019: 28
AY2020: 23
AY2021: 24
AY2022: 18

Engineering Tech. (Mechanical and Manufacturing Option) (ETMM)
AY2017: 65
AT2018: 59
AY2019: 56
AY2020: 60
AY2021: 57
AY2022: 42

Engineering Technology
AY2017: 94
AT2018: 83
AY2019: 84
AY2020: 83
AY2021: 81
AY2022: 60

ABET is the nationally recognized agency responsible for accrediting educational programs leading to degrees in engineering, engineering technology, computing, and applied science. Accreditation assures that the program has met quality standards set by the profession.

The Industrial and Systems Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, the Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and the Program Criteria for Systems Engineering and Similarly named Engineering Programs.

Program Constituents
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Employers/Industry
  • Faculty

Institutional Mission

Southeast Missouri State University provides professional education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and in practical experience.

The University, through teaching and scholarship, challenges students to extend their intellectual capacities, interests, and creative abilities; develop their talents; and acquire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Students benefit from a relevant, extensive, and thorough general education; professional and liberal arts and sciences curricula; co-curricular opportunities; and real-world experiences. By emphasizing student-centered and experiential learning, the University prepares individuals to participate responsibly in a diverse and technologically-advanced world and in this and other ways contributes to the development of the social, cultural, and economic life of the region, state, and nation.

Department Mission

The mission of the Department of Engineering and Technology is to:

  • Provide curricula to prepare students for technical and technical management-orientated employment in business, industry, education, and government which is vital to the region and the state.
  • Prepare students to apply and manage technology to solve practical problems.
  • Provide state-of-the-art facilities, instructional programs, experiential learning, and research experiences for students to develop linkages between theory and practice.
  • Provide synergy between traditional classroom teaching and practical “hands-on” learning using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for all programs offered in the department.
  • Encourage and support continuous faculty development in order to encourage faculty to remain current with technology relevant to their instructional areas of responsibility through professional and applied research activities.
  • Utilize faculty and student expertise to provide professional assistance to related businesses and industries in the area.

Industrial and Systems Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies. Within 3-5 years of graduation, alumni of the industrial and Systems Engineering program will:

  1. Effectively create value by implementing industrial and systems engineering knowledge and skills for industries and public sector organizations in the region and beyond
  2. Provide technical and professional leadership in their organizations and/or communities
  3. Continue to pursue knowledge enhancement through graduate studies, certificates, professional training, or continuing education
These objectives were affirmed by the advisory committee on 3/17/2021.
ABET-EAC Student Outcomes

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.

Upon completion of the Industrial and Systems Engineering program students should be able to demonstrate an ability to:

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  • communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

These objectives were affirmed by the advisory committee on 3/17/2021.

Undergraduate Completers by Major
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
AY2020: 1
AY2021: 3
AY2022:4
Undergraduate Fall Enrollment by Major
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
2018: 7
2019: 18
2020: 21
2021: 19
2022: 15
Location
Polytechnic Building 216
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 6825
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701