College of Technology

Mohammad A. Zahraee, Ph.D., P.E., Interim Dean

In addition to the regional accreditation, most of the undergraduate programs in the College of Technology are nationally accredited. This ensures that each program is independently reviewed and meets the quality expectations for that profession. Our expert faculty and staff are proud of the educational opportunities we deliver to our students.

Our faculty work closely with students in applied research, industry projects, and national-level collegiate competitions. We provide scholarship opportunities and offer on-campus, part-time employment to gain experience related to your field of study while taking classes. We will make you feel at home and work closely with you as you pursue your educational goals in the College of Technology.

Our technology programs are among the largest in the country. Our graduates are working for major national and international companies, including Arcelor Mittal, Daimler Chrysler, UGN, McAfee, United Healthcare Group, Kiewit, Ford Motor Company, Tonn and Blank, Lucent Technologies, United Airlines, Microsoft, Franciscan Alliance, Discover Financial Services, Community Healthcare System, NIPSCO, and Lake County Government.

Please browse the College of Technology degree programs that interest you and let us help you prepare for the career of your choice. We encourage you to visit us in person to see first-hand what the College of Technology offers. To learn more about our programs and tour our facilities, please call us at 219-989-3251. We look forward to meeting you.

Accreditations

The Computer Information Technology Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology Programs.
The Construction Engineering and Management Technology Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Construction Engineering Technology, and is also accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Construction Management Technology Programs.
The Electrical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology Programs.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs.
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and no applicable program criteria.
The Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.