- Award:
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Elkhorn Valley Campus
This degree emphasizes the skills necessary for graduates seeking employment in civil engineering occupations. The program emphasizes the related use of computers and software. The degree provides a strong foundation in current basic civil engineering techniques and prepares students for occupational entry and advancement as a civil engineering technician. Graduates are readily employed as engineering technicians in construction, transportation, surveying, and testing laboratories.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 62.5 |
| Option Requirements | 17.0 – 19.5 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 106.5 – 109.0 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0* credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
*The general education requirement for this degree program exceeds the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
Major Requirements for Civil Engineering Technology - 62.5 credit hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1010 College Chemistry
|
6.0 |
| MATH 1430 Trigonometry
|
4.5 |
| PHYS 1010 Applied Physics | 4.5 |
| SCET 1000 Civil Engineering Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| SCET 1040 Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3.0 |
| SCET 1060 Engineering Geology | 3.0 |
| SCET 1090 ArcGIS Fundamentals | 4.5 |
| SCET 1120 AutoCAD Essentials | 9.0 |
| SCET 1150 AutoCAD Civil 3-D | 9.0 |
| SCET 2010 Fluid Mechanics | 4.0 |
| SCET 2300 Structures I | 4.0 |
| SCET 2310 Structures II | 4.0 |
| SCET 2320 Structures III | 4.0 |
Students interested in a Civil Engineering Technology option should consult with a faculty advisor.
Option Requirements for Civil Engineering Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology option(s) are available in the areas listed below.
- Building Construction Technology
- 17.0 credit hours
- Surveying Technology
- 19.5 credit hours
Go to Surveying Technology