Civil Engineering Technician

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    Associate Degree of Applied Science
    Program Number: 
    106071
    Program Courses offered at the following Campuses: 
    For more information contact:
    Applied Engineering Technologies Program Cluster
    Phone: 
    (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6800 or (608) 246-6800

    About

    This program trains technicians to assist civil engineers in planning, scheduling, designing, estimating, surveying and inspecting the construction of highways, bridges, buildings and other structures. Specific courses provide a student with the option for a career in land surveying.

    Admissions

    Requirements for Program Application

     

    The following is required to process your application:

    • High School transcript - or
    • HSED/GED Test Scores - or
    • All College transcripts
    Admission Processing Deadlines: 
    Fall 2010

    MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st.  The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).

    Program Outcomes

    Program Outcomes: 
    1. Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format.
    2. Apply civil engineering design principles to all facets of planning an engineering project
    3. Demonstrate and apply fundamental surveying skills.
    4. Operate technical computer software, hardware, and instruments to perform civil engineering procedures
    5. Perform fundamental construction materials test .
    6. Demonstrate professional work ethics and positive interpersonal skills in the work place .
    7. Assume responsibility for continuing education to remain current in the Civil Engineering Profession.

    Employment

    Career Potential: 
    • Construction Inspector
    • Survey Technician
    • Civil CAD Technician
    • Materials Testing Technician
    Last Modified: November 3, 2009