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As part of our continued communication effort, we are highlighting specific accredited programs within the ACCE system. These are randomly selected schools, professional development, and workforce programs. Hopefully, this will help the ACCE community have an even better appreciation of the efforts made for accreditation, reaccreditation, and certification.
Please note that most of the content for this Highlight is provided by the Program's website and the latest ACCE Visiting Team Report for the Program.
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Oregon State University
Oregon State University was founded more than 150 years ago as a land grant institution, building on the idea that everybody deserves an extraordinary education that’s attainable and accessible.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Corvallis offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Oregon State is the most innovative university in the state of Oregon, advancing research in critical areas such as climate science, robotics, clean energy, and biotechnology.
Online courses and programs are one of the innovative ways Oregon State stays true to the mission of providing an extraordinary education that is attainable and accessible. Oregon State Ecampus is renowned for delivering high-quality online education. With over 110 online programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, OSU Ecampus is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, having been ranked in the top 10 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. The programs are designed specifically for the online environment, ensuring a collaborative and engaging learning experience.
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. They have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, they apply knowledge, tools, and skills to build a better future for all.
• Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries • 1 of 3 land, sea, space, and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, Extension programs in all 36 counties in Oregon, nearly 200 degree programs — COUNTLESS IMPACTS. |
Construction Engineering Management Program
About the Undergraduate Program
The entire environment of homes, buildings, roads, freeways, bridges, and much more result from the delivery of construction projects. It is the responsibility of the construction engineer and construction manager to deliver these projects in a manner that maximizes value – a quality product at a fair price, safely constructed in a timely fashion. This final step in the development of our infrastructure – construction – is one of the most visible products in all of engineering.
The Construction Engineering Management (CEM) undergraduate program prepares students with the tools they need to become construction engineers and managers in all areas of the construction industry.
In Fall 2023, OSU’s School of Civil and Construction Engineering launched a fully online B.S. degree program in Construction Engineering Management, whereby experienced Oregon State faculty bring real-world industry expertise to the virtual classroom. Course content is delivered asynchronously making it convenient for working professionals and those with busy schedules. The online program provides students with more accessibility and flexibility to complete their degree and welcomes students from across the nation and the world into the program. OSU Ecampus students are provided with a wealth of student support services including 24/7 online tutoring, a team of dedicated student success counselors, virtual career development and events, and more.
Oregon State's award-winning faculty members have expertise and conduct research in four signature research areas: Human Factors in Construction, Advanced Methods and Materials, Virtual Design and Construction, and Management Science. Research topics studied within these signature areas include: construction safety, lean construction, virtual/augmented reality, building information modelling (BIM), simulation, project strategic management, e-business construction solutions, estimating and cost control, planning and scheduling, construction labor productivity, asphalt materials, alternative methods for project delivery, and construction computer applications.
The program began during the 1966-67 school year within the College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering. Members of the Education Committee of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors were instrumental in establishing construction education at Oregon State by providing partial funding, organizing site visits, furnishing guest lecturers, and offering quality advice. The School of Civil and Construction Engineering continues to offer our unique Construction Engineering Management program, which blends principles of basic science, engineering, and technology with a strong component of business coursework to prepare graduates for a productive career in the construction industry. More information is provided in the CEM Undergraduate Advising Guide and Curriculum Materials.
The program emphasizes practical applications as well as basic principles. Students are given many hands-on experiences in the laboratory and are involved in numerous field trips to supplement classroom activities. CEM graduates find employment in all phases of construction: commercial and industrial building, heavy/highway, structures, utilities, and civil projects. They are employed by general constructors, subcontractors, suppliers, developers, homebuilders, consultants, and governmental agencies. They work as project engineers, project managers, field and office engineers, estimators, as well as in other positions.
Oregon State CEM students as a group rank second nationally in the total number of AGC National Scholarships received since the inception of the scholarship program in 1970. A variety of additional scholarships are available to CEM students.
Oregon State's Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management program is accredited by ACCE.
That is all for now! More program highlights to come!!
Steve Nellis
President / CEO American Council for Construction Education Steve.Nellis@ACCE-HQ.org 972-600-8800 (o) www.acce-hq.org