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Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology (EAET)
Explore the Civil Engineering Technology Major
Civil Engineering Technology (CET) graduates apply engineering principles in performing many of the tasks necessary for the planning and construction of highways, buildings, railroads, bridges, reservoirs, dams, irrigation works, water systems, airports, and other structures. Graduates may participate in estimating costs, preparing specifications for materials, and in surveying, drafting, and design work. In recent years, a major work area for civil and environmental engineering technology has involved environmental problems. This area includes the design and construction of water supply facilities and the design of wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
What Are Milestones?
Milestones are activities students should complete and skills they should develop during their first year, middle years and final year at 海角直播 Denver.
Major Milestones help prospective and current students explore major and career options and create a year-by-year plan that makes the most of their time at 海角直播 Denver and sets them up for post-graduation success.
Career Milestones provide ways to explore options for jobs and/or attending graduate school after graduation and help students understand the types of essential skills employers look for.
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Career Milestones Resources
There are nine essential skills you should have in order to find, acquire, maintain, and grow within a job.
Essential skills built through majoring in Environmental Engineering include:
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development by acceptance and attendance in classes or being active members in one or more professional organizations related to their field.
- Function as a responsible member of society demonstrating professionalism in their work assignments
- Apply their technical leadership and communication skills to practice professionally in a collaborative, team-oriented manner that embraces the multidisciplinary and multicultural environment of today鈥檚 business world
Learn more about essential skills.
Students graduating from Civil Engineering Technology find themselves most often in Construction Industry, Transportation, and Structural Design and Consulting
Explore career opportunities by major.
Students who choose to pursue a graduate degree often consider these pathways:
- @ University of Colorado Denver
- @ Colorado State University
- @ University of Colorado Boulder
Learn more about applying to graduate school.
Major Milestones Resources
Learn more about Major Milestones for your major and how to make the most of your time at 海角直播 Denver!
How To Get The Most Out Of This Page
Follow These Steps
- Click on your year in school from the list below.
- Read the steps listed in each category: Cultivate, Engage and Prepare.
- Complete any necessary steps listed.
- Check out further resources by connecting with your academic advisor, the Classroom to Career Hub, and your department faculty.
All options listed below are available in-person and online unless noted otherwise.
Major Milestones Categories
Engage
Highlights activities you can engage and participate in globally, nationally and locally to enhance your essential skills and start building your resume.
Prepare
Lists steps to prepare for postgraduate success whether that's entering the workforce, attending graduate school or pursuing other goals and plans.
Arrive!听What to Explore During Your First Year at 海角直播 Denver
- Attend orientation and听register for classes.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor.
- 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别听FAFSA/CASFA/COF听and the听General Scholarship Application.
- Join a student organization听补苍诲听get connected to support on campus.
- Declare a听major, (explore our听fully online programs!) or meet听with an听exploratory advisor听to learn about options.
- Attend signature events on campus听(Convocation, Fall Fest, Spring Fling, etc.).
- Check out听Career Link听for on campus and career-aligned jobs.
- 础迟迟别苍诲听Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub) career workshops and events.
- Write your early experience resume and utilize听resume resources from the C2Hub.
- Familiarize with the Civil Engineering Technology program at 海角直播 Denver
- 4-year degree plan work with a professional advisor
- Career paths in CET-Faculty advisor
- Student Chapter involvement such as ASCE and AISC
- Connect with other CET students in your cohort and higher level cohort
- Connect with faculty and students to be informed of potential study abroad and or international partnership opportunities-such as Refurbishment of Structures course
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Prepare for post-graduation
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Oral and written skill applications
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Look for possibilities for internship opportunities
Thrive!听Make the Most of听Your听Middle Years听at 海角直播 Denver
- Consider adding a听minor听辞谤听certificate听to your chosen major.
- Explore resources like the听tutoring program听or the听writing center.
- Get familiar with听海角直播 Denver鈥檚 Academic Planning Tool.
- 贰虫辫濒辞谤别听student leadership on campus听and volunteering in your community.
- Earn credit and gain experience through an听internship,听study abroad, or community-engaged learning.
- Attend identity or interest-based campus events听like the Richard T. Castro speaker series.
- Connect with the听Undergraduate Research and Scholarship program.
- Attend an in-person听Career Fair听to network and secure a professional headshot.
- Connect with the Classroom to Career Hub (C2Hub)听for opportunities for professional mentoring and job shadowing.
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Stay on track with your 4-year degree
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Stay active in professional societies
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Apply for SI positions
- Stay on track with your 4-year degree
- Stay active in professional societies on campus and off campus
- Apply for SI and TA positions
- Start preparing for graduate school (if planned)-consult with a faculty advisor
- Complete courses that prepare you for the graduate school entry
- Seek academic mentors (faculty and students)
Soar!听Maximize Your Final Year at 海角直播 Denver
- 听to complete remaining graduation requirements.
- Ready to Graduate? Check out this guide from the registrar!
- Attend or present in-person at a major-specific or industry-specific conference or networking event.
- Attend in-person听alumni and campus-wide networking events.
- Submit a proposal to present in-person at the听Undergraduate Research Conference.
- Seek to collaborate with local civic organizations.
- Finalize your portfolio of relevant projects and skills.
- Attend in-person听career-focused events听with an听industry-ready resume.
- Identify needs for Professional Certifications or MCAT/LSAT etc. and prepare for professional school admissions.
- Prepare and submit applications for jobs, graduate school, or relevant post-grad training.
- Study abroad and/or travel opportunities
- Finalize the last year鈥檚 requirements for a timely degree completion
- Plan your post-graduation path, joining Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society if eligible
- Join or continue your active participation in a professional society and student chapter at 海角直播 Denver
- Attend conferences (locally or globally)
- Apply for internship opportunities (if not done already)
- Work with the Career Office as needed
- Create or finalize your professional CV, and your professional network
- Connect with your faculty for recommendation letters you might need for graduate school and/or job applications
Roadrunner Roads
Things every student should do at 海角直播 Denver.
Roadrunner Upkeep
- Complete FAFSA/CASFA/COF/Scholarship Applications听every year.
- every year and check into the Rowdy Pit Stop every semester.
- Read The Runner in your email every Monday.
Roadrunner Career Readiness
- Find and get hired for jobs during college and beyond by visiting the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub and utilize their resources for students.
- To be prepared for any opportunity that comes your way, update your resume early & often.
- Explore options for hands-on learning and graduate school & get prepared for both.
- Log in to Career Link each month to stay up to date on programs, events, and job/internship opportunities.
Roadrunner Wellbeing
- Explore wellness and belonging resources from CESA.
- Access mental wellbeing support through the Counseling Center.
- Visit Rowdy’s Corner when you need some food access support.
- Nourish your physical well-being by checking out the Rec Center and Exercise Sciences, including for-credit courses.
- Determine your need for a Health Insurance Opt-Out Waiver each semester.
Contact the Department of EAET
Connect with Us
Phone: (303) 615-0499
Email: [email protected]
Campus Location:
Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building (AES)
Room: 300
1449 7th St., Denver, CO 80204