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Welcome to the Department of Engineering Technology

The Department of Engineering Technology offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication.

Degree Programs

B.S. in Construction Management

The Construction Management program is specifically designed to develop students’ skills to meet the management/technical needs of residential and commercial construction firms. Construction estimating, materials, surveying, project management, safety, and architectural design are all part of this very popular field of study.

B.S. in Graphic Communication

The degree in Graphic Communication combines technical education with instruction in current design and management practices employed in the graphic communication field, as well as the development of knowledge and skills associated with design fundamentals.

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Students in the Engineering Technology program learn to organize available workforce, materials, and equipment to design, construct, operate, maintain, and manage technical engineering projects. Additional specific objectives include learning and developing problem solving and critical thinking skills that will be needed by successful industrial managers working with technical applications. The program also includes a strong foundation in business management principles and practices.

M.S. in Engineering Technology Leadership

Accreditations

Minors

  • Construction Technology
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Graphic Communication
  • Industrial Technology

Upcoming Events

55th Ralph Dirksen WIU Technology Exhibit

News & Events

Graphic Communication Earns National Accreditation

Western Illinois University's graphic communication program has been awarded national accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications, Inc. Read more.

Dr. Thomas E. Schildgen, ACCGC president, Arizona State University; Dr. Charles T. Weiss, associate professor and program coordinator; Professor Patrick Klarecki, ACCGC Site Visitation Team chair, Ferris State University and Dr. C. Ray Diez, professor and chair of the WIU Department of Engineering Technology.

(left to right) Dr. Thomas E. Schildgen, ACCGC president, Arizona State University; Dr. Charles T. Weiss, associate professor and program coordinator; Professor Patrick Klarecki, ACCGC Site Visitation Team chair, Ferris State University and Dr. C. Ray Diez, professor and chair of the WIU Department of Engineering Technology

WIU Installs Small Wind Turbine

wind turbine

Installation of the 70 foot, 2.4 kW (kilowatt) turbine and tower was completed December 6th. It is located just west of Western's Harry Mussatto Golf Course. Read the full story.

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