Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology
Civil and Environmental Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Degree (S)
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology offers a strong academic and technical foundation in the principles and practices of both civil and environmental engineering. The program covers a range of topics relevant to the design, construction, and management of infrastructure and environmental systems. Students can customize their educational path by selecting one of two concentrations Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
Throughout the program, students gain practical, hands-on experience and develop the technical skills required to support engineering projects in a variety of settings. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the engineering, construction, and environmental sectors, with career opportunities available in both public and private organizations. The program also offers opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications, helping students enhance their qualifications and readiness for the workforce.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply technical knowledge, skills, and engineering principles in various civil and environmental engineering applications.
- Conduct field and laboratory testing using industry-standard procedures.
- Select and apply appropriate materials, technologies, and best practices for civil and environmental engineering projects.
- Utilize engineering software, visual communication tools, and technical documentation to support diverse civil and environmental engineering activities.
- Interpret and apply relevant industry regulations and standards to civil and environmental engineering applications.
- Pursue industry-recognized certifications related to civil and environmental engineering technology.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical responsibility while prioritizing safety, quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in civil and environmental engineering practices.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
General Education
Select 1 course from:
| HIS 112 | United States History Post-Civil War | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Sustainability and Society | 3 |
Program/Major Concentration
Select 18-20 credits from the courses below for a general CET degree:
OR select one of the concentrations below:
Civil Engineering Technology - CET
Environmental Engineering Technology -EET
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ENV 215 | OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations | 2 |
| ENV 240 | Environmental Field Sampling | 3 |
| ENV 260 | Water/Wastewater Process Design | 3 |
| ENV 271 | Principles of Site Assessment | 3 |
| ENV 275 | Environmental Sustainability | 3 |
Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 183 | Reasoning with Functions I | 5 |
| CET 100 | Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CET 125 | Civil & Environmental Drafting & Design | 3 |
Semester 2
Semester 3
| CET 240 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 4 |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
Elective
| Major Elective | 4/3 |
Elective
| Major Elective | 4/3 |
Elective
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
Semester 4
| CET 236 | Soils | 3 |
| GIS 110 | Spatial Data Analysis/Modeling | 3 |
Elective
| Major Elective | 4/3 |
Elective
| Major Elective | 4/3 |
Elective
| Major Elective | 4/3 |
Approved Electives
Select one social science elective
| HIS 112 | United States History Post-Civil War | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Sustainability and Society | 3 |
Select six (6) elective courses to complete the Civil Engineering Technology concentration
Select six (6) elective courses to complete the Environmental Engineering Technology concentration
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ENV 271 | Principles of Site Assessment | 3 |
| ENV 260 | Water/Wastewater Process Design | 3 |
| ENV 275 | Environmental Sustainability | 3 |
| ENV 240 | Environmental Field Sampling | 3 |
| ENV 215 | OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations | 2 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 64 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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