Civil Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Program code: 10-607-1

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — Civil Engineering Technology is an associate degree program that prepares engineering technicians to assist civil engineers in planning, designing, scheduling, estimating, surveying and inspecting construction projects such as highways, bridges, buildings, water systems, land development and other projects. Also, specific elective surveying courses provide you with an option for a career in land surveying. This program is approved by the Land Surveyor section of the Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors.

Career Outlook — Civil engineering technicians and surveying technicians are needed in all phases of project development, from initial surveying and mapping of the project area, to solving technical problems that occur during project planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.  Employers of civil engineering technicians and surveying technicians include municipal engineering departments, civil engineering consulting firms, structural design firms, land surveying companies, highway departments, construction companies, and public utilities such as water, wastewater, gas, electric, and phone companies.  Job duties typically include surveying, mapping, CAD drafting (such as the development and revision of project drawings), performing design calculations, technical problem solving, estimating costs and materials, project scheduling, testing materials, selecting construction methods, construction inspection, and writing specifications.


Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a program graduate to be able to:

• Perform technical skills related to your individualized degree plan
• Communicate effectively
• Work independently or with a group

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of high school-level algebra
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Key to your success in the program are an ability to find creative solutions to technical problems and a willingness to be a team worker.

Future Opportunities — After graduation, you are eligible to take the examination to become a certified engineering technician. You can become licensed as a registered land surveyor after meeting Wisconsin registration requirements.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Civil Engineering Technician
Drafter
Estimator
Land Surveyor
Surveying Technician

Related Programs:

Architectural Technology
Mechanical and Computer Drafting
Mechanical Design Technician

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. 

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.