Top Navigation

Side Navigation

Prospective Students

The Department of Engineering Technology, housed in WIU's Knoblauch Hall, offers students a choice of three undergraduate programs, one graduate program, and four minors. Learn more about the department.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science degrees:

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology- (emphasis in Automation and Robotics or Manufacturing Design and Production)
  • Graphic Communication
  • Construction Management

Graduate Program

Master of Science degree:

  • Manufacturing Engineering Systems

Minors

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

Careers

Our classes prepare students to pursue a variety of careers, including:

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

  • Design engineering
  • Manufacturing management
  • Quality control management
  • Tool design / tool production planning

Graphic Communication

  • Desktop publishing
  • Graphic art / design
  • Web and interactive design

Construction Management

  • Computer design / drafting
  • Construction supervising
  • Contracting

Graduates of our program have been hired by companies such as AT&T Communications, Capitol-EMI Records, Caterpillar, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, Illinois Department of Transportation, John Deere, and Kraft Food.