• Welcome from the Dean

    Lawrence Whitman
    Lawrence Whitman
    Welcome to the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), a vibrant hub of innovation and academic excellence. If you're passionate about engineering and seek a program that seamlessly blends rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on, practical lab experiences, then SPCEET is the perfect place for you.

    Our comprehensive engineering and engineering technology programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to real-world engineering challenges. You'll learn from distinguished faculty members who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, pushing the boundaries of their fields and bringing their expertise into the classroom.

    Whether you're an aspiring undergraduate student taking your first steps in engineering or a seasoned graduate student seeking advanced specialization, SPCEET is dedicated to fostering your success. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment that empowers you to reach your full potential.

    We invite you to delve deeper into our wide range of programs, explore our state-of-the-art facilities, and experience the dynamic atmosphere of our campus. Come see firsthand why SPCEET is the ideal destination for your engineering journey. We can't wait to welcome you to our community of future engineers.

    Lawrence Whitman

    Dean
    Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Mission and Vision

ºÚÁÏÍø transforms lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity. We empower our students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens by cultivating an environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse.

Kennesaw State will achieve national prominence as a public university known for education, research, and community programs that foster inquiry and advance society.

Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) offers a dynamic, hands-on, and student-focused education that empowers students to turn their engineering aspirations into reality. With a commitment to practical, experiential learning, SPCEET prepares a broad spectrum of technically adept students from greater Atlanta, the Southeast, and across the globe to excel in a complex and evolving world. SPCEET engages in research designed to understand problems and seek innovative solutions to a range of grand societal challenges. Graduates leave career-ready, equipped with in-demand technical expertise and professional skills, positioning them as leaders in Georgia’s engineering community and beyond.

 

Key Highlights:

  1. Student-Focused: Opportunities to shape the future of engineering, engaging in cutting-edge research, participating in award-winning competition teams, and collaborating on real-world projects.
  2. Innovative Programs: Home to ABET-accredited engineering degrees, offering distinctive programs such as Robotics and Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Interdisciplinary Engineering PhD, and options for working professionals.
  3. Expert Faculty: A team of nationally recognized faculty with extensive industry experience, committed to mentor and foster the next generation of engineers.
  4. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Exclusive access to world-class labs and equipment, providing hands-on experience with tools and technologies shaping the modern engineering landscape.
  5. Affordability: Programs priced to deliver a high return on investment, ensuring students graduate with marketable, career-focused skills.
  6. Prime Location: Situated in metro Atlanta, a vibrant hub of industry and innovation, offering students unparalleled access to internships, co-op opportunities, and industry partnerships.


At SPCEET, we don’t just produce engineers—we cultivate innovators, problem solvers, and leaders who are ready to make an impact from day one. This is where Georgia’s Engineers are made.

  • History

    The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has a history deep-rooted in innovation and education advancement. After WWII, the need for technicians grew and in response the then president of Georgia Tech sought to establish a technical institute program in Georgia. In March 1948, our roots began as The Technical Institute. Their first registration began with 116 students (all but 10 were WWII veterans) and a staff of 12. After just one year, The Technical Institute was renamed to Southern Technical Institute and was recognized as a college-level school with the US Department of Education.

    By 1961, the college had outgrown its footprint in Chamblee, GA and moved to its now current location of Marietta, GA. Southern Technical Institute became accredited as a four-year college in 1970 and was one of the first colleges in the nation to offer a BS in Engineering Technology. By the summer of 1980, The Southern Technical Institute achieved independence within the USG by ending ties with Georgia Tech.

    1996 the school once again renamed itself to Southern Polytechnic State University and on November 1, 2013 the Georgia Board of Regents made plans to consolidate SPSU into ºÚÁÏÍø, leveraging both campuses and offerings to better reach and educate the next generation. And on July 1, 2015 the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology was established as a college under KSU in memorial of the former SPSU.

 

 

 

Curriculum Proposal Deadlines

The College Curriculum Committee meets on a monthly basis. Proposals need to reach the College Curriculum Committee level in Curriculog by the final day of the month to be considered in the following month's meeting.

 

ABET Accreditation

The undergraduate programs in engineering and engineering technology offered by the Southern  Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology are accredited by ABET (abet.org). .

ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission logo

The following programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs and Systems and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission

The following programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Innovative Materials

Our innovative materials showcase cutting-edge research equipment used to advance scientific discovery across various fields. We offer ultra-high resolution imaging, multiple forms of analysis, sample examination, and much more! This state-of-the-art technology enhances SPCEET's ability to contribute innovative solutions to scientific challenges our students will face.

  • A photo of JSM-7600F series is an ultra-high resolution Schottky Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope which has a semi-in-lens objective lens as well as an in-lens Schottky FEG.

    Managing PI: Dr. David Veazie

    The Joel JSM-7600F series is an ultra-high resolution Schottky Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope which has a semi-in-lens objective lens as well as an in-lens Schottky FEG. With both methods it can produce a stable large probe current and high resolution. This model also has a gentle beam mode that reduces the incident electron penetration on the specimen. With a magnification of 25 to 1,000,000 times normal and an accelerating voltage rating from 0.1kV to 30kV it is a valuable instrument for the college. Information coming soon!

  • A photo of a MTS Insight testing solution integrates leading edge electromechanical load frame technology with best-in-class TestWorks software.

    Managing PI: Dr. David Veazie

    The MTS Insight testing solution integrates leading edge electromechanical load frame technology with best-in-class TestWorks software. The current model is rated for a 10kN frame with a load cell equal to such static stresses. The equipment can test low to high-strength components, structural materials, composites, metals, plastics, elastomers, biomaterials, paper products, adhesives, and foam with a sensitivity of 2.373mV/V.

  • A photo of the Spotlight 200i FT-IR Microscopy System along with the included software utilizes a high performance single-point detector and white light LED illumination provides true color display with capabilities for auto-illumination and autofocus modes.

    Managing PI: Dr. Amy Gruss

    The Spotlight 200i FT-IR Microscopy System along with the included software utilizes a high performance single-point detector and white light LED illumination provides true color display with capabilities for auto-illumination and autofocus modes. The software Spectrum 10 allows for full control over the microscope including the focusing on the sample, illumination, stage position, changing between sampling modes, and manipulating the spectra. The spectrometers can operate in ratio, single-beam, or interferogram mode and features a Micro-ATR objective with a silicon or germanium crystal and a standard motorized stage controlled by a joystick or through software. The system van produces high quality spectral productions from sample areas with diffraction limits as low as 10 microns. The region of interest allows for ease of analysis of multiple particles and layers at once.

  • A photo of the Clarus GC systems are controlled by the TotalChromâ„¢ chromatography data system (CDS).

    Managing PI: Dr. M.A. Karim

    Clarus GC systems are controlled by the TotalChrom™ chromatography data system (CDS). This software can streamline your workflow and enables you to manage your GC data quickly and securely, in a regulated or non-regulated environment. The Clarus systems’ all-new wide-range flame ionization detector (FID) measures hydrocarbon compounds at very low and very high levels, with a linear response range of 107. The proprietary TurboMatrix™ Headspace technology provides unparalleled precision and ease of use for a wide variety of GC and GC/MS applications, including volatiles in water, blood/ alcohol, and residual solvents. The TurboMatrix Thermal Desorption technology delivers exceptional performance and throughput for indoor and outdoor air monitoring, fragrance and flavor analysis, and outgassing analysis from packaging and polymers.