The Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology program is designed to prepare students for work as engineering and surveying technicians in construction related industries, allowing graduates to work in a broad range of jobs such as surveying, drafting, and material testing. Upon graduation, students can be employed with state, county, and city engineering offices as well as private agencies such as consulting engineers, land surveyors, and construction contractors. Some jobs are in fixed locations while others require limited to extensive travel.
Students are provided with experiences emphasizing surveying, drafting, and materials testing. Surveying courses give students the opportunity to learn how to operate the latest instruments used in distance and angle measurement. Surveying drawings and maps are developed using enhanced computer-aided drafting programs (CAD). Courses in soil testing, water quality management, concrete, and asphalt provide students with hands-on experience in materials testing. In addition, students take courses in communications, human relations, computers, and technical mathematics which will help provide them the skills to advance in their careers.
While students are fully employable upon completion of this program, some may wish to continue their education by returning for an additional year and earn a second major in Construction Management Technology. Students interested in pursuing an advanced degree will find the Associate in Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology provides transfer options to four-year colleges and universities in related fields such as land surveying and construction management.
