Civil Engineering Technology, Certificate

Location(s): Boone

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The Civil Engineering Technology Certificate is for individuals who want to develop or refresh their technical skills in the area of civil engineering technology. This Certificate prepares the student for entry-level careers in materials, surveying, construction inspection and design.
Upon graduation with the Civil Engineering Technology Certificate, students may choose to pursue an AAS degree in Civil Engineering Technology.

Program Details

Location: Boone

Pathway: Engineering & Manufacturing

More information on this Pathway.

Students may start this program Fall semester

Students who desire to start in other semesters may be accepted, but may not graduate in three semesters due to the sequencing of coursework. If starting other than Fall, please contact the Civil Engineering Technology department.

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn a Civil Engineering Technology Certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

CET 101 - Engineering Fundamentals Credits: 3
CET 152 - Construction Inspection Credits: 3
CET 215 - Roadway Design Fundamentals Credits: 4
CET 252 - Construction Documents Credits: 3

Semester 2

CET 158 - Introduction to Drafting Credits: 4
CET 180 - Engineering Surveying Credits: 4
CET 130 - Surveying Fundamentals Credits: 4

Semester 3

CET 260 - Roadway Design with CAD Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 29

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books and Supplies (approximate)	$400	$400	$400

Approximate total cost for the program: $6,797**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

This program educates future engineering technicians to help design, construct and maintain our civil engineering infrastructure. Graduates of the Certificate program can expect to find work in materials testing, inspection, design, or on surveying crews.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Knowledge of operating surveying equipment.
Be able to perform inspection techniques.
Knowledge of CAD software used in the civil engineering industry.
Communicate with counterparts in civil engineering.
Understanding of technical manuals and literature to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Placement is nearly 100% for graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology programs. With a Certificate, graduates can expect to earn an average starting salary of $40,000.

Program Competencies

Perform the requirements of a construction field inspector
Demonstrate a basic understanding and usage of Computer Aided Drafting software and its applicability to Civil Engineering
Create basic Highway Designs
Demonstrate the basic use of surveying equipment by measuring distance, direction and location accurately

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