Academic Catalog

College of Professional and Continuing Education

Larry Carr, Dean
Dobbs Hall Room 100
Phone: 617-989-4256

 

Lifelong learning is a tradition at the Institute. The College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) is committed to helping adult learners achieve their educational and career goals, with evening and weekend courses designed to accommodate their busy lifestyles. The College works directly with corporations, the professions, and government in developing specific educational programs that address the needs of adult learners. Students applying for associate, bachelor, masters or certificate programs in the evenings or Saturdays are academically counseled and admitted by the college.

Wentworth also has a long tradition of offering specialized workforce training and development courses and programs to people in a number of technical fields. Certificates, courses, and seminars offered through CPCE are both practical and rigorous, and combine theory and practice. Taught by instructors who are active and experienced in their disciplines, these courses provide individuals with the experience and credentials needed to make them more competitive in the job market. Some courses offer the knowledge necessary for licensing and certification in the fields of construction, electrician and welding. Students who have successfully completed a professional certificate program are eligible for advanced standing credit in certain CPCE associate degree programs. Please call the CPCE at 617-989-4300 for information on upcoming courses and programs of study.

 

Degree and Certificate Programs

Architectural Technology (AAT): Leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program offers a diverse and intensive level of study providing students with an understanding of the built environment. Design methodology, technical knowledge, graphic language, and the other skills of contemporary architectural practice are emphasized. Graduates of AAT are often hired by architectural, construction, or engineering or facilities management firms.

Graduates of this program may enter Wentworth‘s bachelor degree programs in Building Construction Management or Project Management.

Students entering this program should have basic knowledge of drafting techniques.

Students requesting advanced standing credit for architecture courses may be required to submit a portfolio of their work for review by department faculty.

Major Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ARCH145	Architectural CADD	-	-	4
ARCH184	Design I: Design Principles	-	-	4
ARCH195	Contract Drawing & Methods I	-	-	4
ARCH201	Contract Drawing & Methods II	-	-	4
ARCH216	Structural Design	-	-	4
BLDG150	Contracts & Codes	-	-	4
BLDG155	Construction Methods	-	-	4
BLDG210	Concrete Construction Methods	-	-	4
CCEV355	Basic Building Services	-	-	4
CMGT350	Project Estimating & Scheduling	-	-	4
HUMN105	Intro to Art & Architecture	-	-	3

General Education Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ELECTIVE	Humanities or Social Science Elective	-	-	3
ENGL105	English Composition	-	-	3
ENGL116	Literature and Composition	-	-	3
MATH225	College Math A	-	-	3
MATH230	College Math B	-	-	3
MATH235	College Math C	-	-	3
PHYS205	Physics A	-	-	3

R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours

Building Construction Management (ABCM): Leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of scheduling, surveying, CAD, estimating, programming, codes, and contracts. Graduates leave with a broad perspective on construction, including wood, masonry, concrete and steel, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. Graduates are prepared to work on large commercial projects as well as residential construction. Possible job opportunities include job supervisors, inspectors, estimators, office managers, and field superintendents.

Graduates of this program may enter Wentworth‘s bachelor‘s degree programs in Building Construction Management or Project Management.

Major Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
BLDG150	Contracts and Codes	-	-	4
BLDG155	Construction Methods	-	-	4
BLDG200	Construction Estimating	-	-	4
CCEV115	Construction Graphics	-	-	4
CCEV241	Structural Design I	-	-	4
CCEV355	Basic Building Services	-	-	4
CCEV625	Construction Safety and Risk Management	-	-	4
CMGT420	Construction Project Scheduling	-	-	4
SURV100	Construction Surveying	-	-	4

General Education Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ELECTIVE	Humanities or Social Science	-	-	3
ELECTIVE	General Education Elective	-	-	3
ENGL105	English Composition	-	-	3
ENGL116	Composition and Literature	-	-	3
MATH225	College Math A	-	-	3
MATH230	College Math B	-	-	3
MATH235	College Math C	-	-	3
PHYS205	Physics A	-	-	3

Management Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
MGMT415	Leadership and Management	-	-	4
MGMT418	Business Law	-	-	4

R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours

Building Construction Management (BBCM): Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree

This program emphasizes the business and management aspects of construction, preparing graduates for upper-level management positions and management of large complex projects. It provides the skills necessary to carry out a construction project from conception to completion, which includes maximizing human resource potential and monitoring and controlling, time, cost and quality.

Graduates of this program have been hired by construction and building design firms. Possible job opportunities include construction managers, project managers, field engineers, estimators, schedulers, and superintendents.

Major Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
BLDG150	Contracts and Codes	-	-	4
BLDG155	Construction Methods	-	-	4
BLDG200	Construction Estimating	-	-	4
BLDG420	Construction Operations	-	-	4
CCEV115	Construction Graphics	-	-	4
CCEV241	Structural Design I	-	-	4
CCEV355	Basic Building Services	-	-	4
CCEV625	Construction Safety and Risk Management	-	-	3
CCEV208	Horizontal Construction	-	-	4
CMGT420	Construction Project Scheduling	-	-	4
CMGT445	Construction Project Control & Cost Analysis	-	-	4
CMGT550	Construction Management Theory	-	-	4
CMGT655	Senior Project	-	-	4
SURV100	Construction Surveying	-	-	4

General Education Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ELECTIVE	Humanities	-	-	3
ELECTIVE	Social Sciences	-	-	6
ELECTIVE	General Education Elective	-	-	10
ECON110	Economics I	-	-	3
ENGL105	English Composition	-	-	3
ENGL116	Composition and Literature	-	-	3
MATH225	College Math A	-	-	3
MATH230	College Math B	-	-	3
MATH235	College Math C	-	-	3
PHYS205	Physics A	-	-	3

Management Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
CMGT460	Financing the Construction Project	-	-	4
MGMT390	Financial Accounting	-	-	3
MGMT415	Leadership and Management	-	-	4
MGMT418	Business Law	-	-	4

General Electives

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ELECTIVE	General Electives	-	-	16

R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours

Engineering Technology (BENT): Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree

This engineering technology program has an electronics concentration and provides students with a solid background in design, development and support of electronic systems. Graduates develop a thorough foundation in circuit analysis, solid state principles, logic circuits, microcontrollers, control systems, communications and signal processing.

Students can enter directly in this bachelor's program with an associate degree or by meeting the program pre-requisites.

Admissions Requirements

Subject	Credits
English Composition and Literature and Composition	6
Humanities or Social Science	3
Mathematics (through precalculus)	9
Physics I & II	8
Circuit Theory I & II	8
Linear Integrated Circuits	4
Fundamentals of Electronic Devices	4
Logic Circuits	4
Introduction to Microprocessors	4
Technical Electives	10

	Courses	R	L	C
Semester 1
MATH280	Calculus I	-	-	4
COMP120	Computer Science I Using C	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 2
MATH290	Calculus II	-	-	4
ELEC496	Advanced Sensors and Interfacing Systems	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 3
MATH510	Calculus III	-	-	4
ELEC467	Electric Machines and Transformers	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 4
ELECTIVE	Humanities	-	-	4
ELEC505	Linear Network Analysis	-	-	-
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 5
ELECTIVE	Social Science	-	-	4
ELEC675	Digital Communications	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 6
MGMT415	Leadership and Management	-	-	4
ELEC575	Digital Signal Processing	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 7
ELEC620	Feedback Control Systems	-	-	4
ELECTIVE	Technical Elective	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8
Semester 8
ELEC601	Senior Project	-	-	4
ELECTIVE	Technical Elective	-	-	4
	Total	-	-	8

Project Management (BPM): Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree

This program aims to produce leaders for business, industry, and government. Students are introduced to contemporary theories of management, leadership, and teamwork, as well as accounting, computer software systems, marketing, finance, and communications skills. Courses in planning, policy, and practice are geared to running today's enterprises.

Graduates of this program have been hired by a broad range of companies including computer, electronic, health, and manufacturing firms. Possible job opportunities include project managers, business analysts, project engineers, operations coordinators and field service engineers.

Major Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
COMM310	Professional Communications	-	-	3
MGMT330	Project Risk Management	-	-	3
MGMT470	Project Evaluation and Performance	-	-	3
MGMT655	Capstone	-	-	6
MGMT115	Introduction to Project Management	-	-	4
MGMT305	Organizational Behavior	-	-	3
MGMT307	Business Research Methods	-	-	3
MGMT390	Financial Accounting	-	-	3
MGMT415	Leadership and Management	-	-	4
MGMT435	Managerial Accounting	-	-	4
MGMT450	Financial Management	-	-	4
MGMT455	Project Planning, Scheduling & Control	-	-	4
MGMT560	Marketing Management	-	-	4

General Education Requirements

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ELECTIVE	Humanities	-	-	6
ELECTIVE	Social Sciences	-	-	9
ELECTIVE	Science Elective	-	-	3
ELECTIVE	General Education Electives	-	-	8
ENGL105	English Composition	-	-	3
ENGL116	Literature and Composition	-	-	3
MATH225	College Math A	-	-	3
MATH230	College Math B	-	-	3
MATH235	College Math C	-	-	3

General Electives

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
ELECTIVE	General Electives	-	-	38

R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours

Technical elective options will include Power Systems Analysis, Embedded Microcontroller Systems Design, and Introduction to Nanotechnology.

Professional Land Surveying (PLS): Leading to a Professional Certificate

The Professional Land Surveying certificate program is intended for professionals currently working in the land surveying field, who are seeking to become a registered Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts. Competencies learned will be field measurement, survey calculations, evidence gathering and assessment, boundary determination, publication and presentation of final survey results, and the applicability of emerging technologies.

The PLS program is designed to be completed in one academic year when students complete 2 courses per semester. Students may opt to complete the program over a two-year period.

First Semester

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
SURV150	Overview of Surveying Technology	2	2	3
SURV160	Surveying Measurement I	2	2	3
	Total	4	4	6

Second Semester

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
SURV250	Legal Aspects of Land Surveying I	2	2	3
SURV340	Surveying Measurement II	2	2	3
	Total	4	4	6

Third Semester

Course	Course Name	R	L	C
SURV380	Massachusetts Regulations Affecting the Surveying Profession	2	2	3
SURV390	Legal Aspects of Land Surveying II	2	2	3
	Total	4	4	6

R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours