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Civil Intro An education in Civil Engineering Technology is an exciting blend of classroom and hands-on learning. This program combines challenging academics, practical work experience, and a close-knit community to provide students the opportunity to succeed in the engineering world. Explore the world of civil engineering at RIT. For those holding an associate degree in civil engineering or similar program who are looking for a more complete background in structural design, we invite you to investigate our structural design certificate program. EM&T Intro Founded in 1991, this program is the nation's first BS degree program in Environmental Management & Technology (EM&T), which focuses on improving the environment by reducing the amount of waste being generated in government and industry. Graduates of EM&T at RIT will be equipped to enter a dynamic and growing field of work and make lasting improvements to the condition of the environment around us. EHS - Masters Degree Intro To further meet the demanding needs of Environmental, Health, and Safety professionals and their employers, RIT offers a MS degree program in Environmental, Health and Safety Management. This exciting program is geared toward working professionals, and it offers students the ability to accelerate their careers without the time commitment of a traditional college degree. To achieve this, all EHS Masters Degree classes are offered online, meaning that you can maintain your current employment and earn the MS at the same time! Safety Intro RIT is the home of one of the only programs in the country to specialize in Safety Technology. Rooted in the environmental portion of the department, this course sequence offers a BS in Safety and is available in an online format to accommodate students from every part of the world. Both a certificate and full BS degree are offered, providing a wide range of opportunities to a diverse population.                       Certificate Programs Disaster & Emergency Management Environmental Management Science Industrial Environmental Management Safety & Health Technology Structural Design     Distance Learning Offerings RIT is an educational leader in offering many courses, and even full degrees, in an online format. The following certificates and degrees are offered through RIT Distance Learning: MS, Environmental, Health and Safety Management BS, Safety Technology Structural Design Certificate Certificate in Disaster and Emergency Management Safety and Health Technology Certificate Industrial Environmental Management Certificate

BS Degrees BS, Civil Engineering Technology BS, Environmental Management & Technology BS, Safety Technology MS Degrees MS, Facility Management MS, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Management Dual Degree Programs BS/MS Environmental Technology & EHS Management BS/MS Safety Technology and EHS Management   Online Learning Options- find out more!!!!   Minors Available- find out more!!

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Welcome

Welcome to the Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management & Safety (CETEMS) department at RIT. If you are in search of a program that will help you make a difference in the world, you have come to the right place.

A Bit of History

Established in 1972, the BS degree in Civil Engineering Technology prepares students to enter careers in construction management, civil design, structural design or environmental controls. The curriculum uses a combination of challenging academics, hands-on laboratory experiences, and practical cooperative education to cultivate students who are grounded in applications-oriented approaches to solving the world's problems. 

In 2006, the department created minors in Construction Management and Structural Design.

In response to a growing demand for environmental professionals, RIT created the nation's first BS degree in Environmental Management & Technology in 1991. Six years later an MS degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Management was added to further address the educational needs of EHS professionals and their employers. The EHS Management MS degree program may be completed entirely online with only two visits to campus.  In addition, it may be completed through a combination of online and traditional means for those students who want to attend the RIT campus. 

In 2006, the department created a dual BS/MS degree in Environmental Technology & EHS Management that combines the two degree programs.  Students who successfully complete this dual degree are awarded both the BS degree in Environmental Technology and Management and the MS degree in Environmental Health and Safety Management.

Also in 2006, the department created a minor in Industrial Environmental Management.

The EHS triangle was completed in 2000 with the addition of the BS degree in Safety Technology.  With its roots in the environmental curriculum, this program is built on current and emerging strategies for managing the safety aspects of an organization.  This program is one of only a handful in the country offering a bachelor's degree in safety that is accredited by the American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET) and is available in an on-line learning format as well as through a combination of online and traditional means for those students who want to attend the RIT campus. 

In 2006, the department created a dual BS/MS degree in Safety Technology & EHS Management.  Students who successfully complete this dual degree are awarded both the BS degree in Safety Technology and the MS degree in Environmental Health and Safety Management.

Also in 2006, the department created a new MS degree in Facility Management.  This degree may be completed entirely through online learning.

There are a number of other certificates and distance learning options available, so please continue into our site to read more about them. Welcome to CETEMS.

Department Strategic Plan

Vision:

Our vision is to be a recognized national leader in providing engineering technology and related programs in the civil, environmental and safety fields that provide students with the power to shape the world.

Mission :

The mission of the department is to provide an environment in which faculty and staff can provide strong, innovative, accredited (where appropriate) programs in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, Safety Technology, and Environmental, Health & Safety Management.

Goals:

• Produce programs that prepare students for a successful, life-long career after graduation
• Work effectively with industry to provide cooperative education experience and applied research opportunities for our students.
• Deliver academic programs in multiple formats to meet the needs of full-time and part-time students.
• Provide state-of-the-art facilities that encourage learning, student project work and applied research.
• Provide an environment for continuous improvement of faculty, staff, facilities and curriculum.