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Assessing Preparation for Professional Engineering Licensure in U.S. Construction Engineering Programs

Christopher Zoz, Roy Sturgill, Jennifer Shane

EPiC series in built environment | Jun 2, 2026

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This study examines the effectiveness of Construction Engineering programs in preparing students to obtain Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure. While ABET-accredited programs are required to demonstrate compliance with established student outcomes, they are not always aligned with the technical content emphasized in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exams. Using public curriculum data from the 24 U.S. ABET-accredited Construction Engineering Bachelor's Degrees, this study examines the required coursework and the topic areas specified for the relevant FE and PE examinations. The analysis highlights discrepancies between required coursework and exam coverage. National data on FE and PE participation and licensure are also reviewed to highlight the importance of these findings. The results suggest that while Construction Engineering programs provide students with adequate engineering problem-solving and managerial skills, additional emphasis on FE/PE-aligned fundamentals could strengthen professional licensure readiness and career success among Construction Engineering graduates.

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@article{Zoz2026Assessing,
  title = {Assessing Preparation for Professional Engineering Licensure in U.S. Construction Engineering Programs},
  author = {Christopher Zoz and Roy Sturgill and Jennifer Shane},
  journal = {EPiC series in built environment},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.29007/5tq6},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.29007/5tq6}
}

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