Welcome from the Dean


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.

Lawrence Whitman
Lawrence Whitman

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

Academic Distinction Statement

Kennesaw State University 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 Kennesaw State University, 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.