Civil Engineering Technology

Associate Degree Program

Civil Engineering Technology is one of the broadest fields in the overall practice of engineering because its work is coordinated with so many other areas of engineering. The curriculum provides a broad base instructional program suitable to many aspects of the construction industry. The employment opportunities are extensive, varying, and offer graduates numerous challenges in a growing technological society.

The program emphasizes practical applications in the areas of site development; route surveying and design; topographic drafting; hydraulics/hydrology; the selection, specification, and testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials for the construction industry. The use of computers for CAD, data acquisition, and analysis is integrated throughout the program preparing graduates for immediate productivity in the profession.

Graduates of the Civil Engineering Technology program may work as engineering technicians in offices of civil/surveying/structural/consulting engineering firms; local, state, and federal departments of natural resources; transportation/highway departments; material testing laboratories; and flood control and soil conservation agencies.

Offered at the following location(s): Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • Civil Design Technician
  • Surveyor
  • Inspector
  • Cost Estimator
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Material Testing Technician
  • Civil CAD Designer

What You Will Learn

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.

  1. Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and applicable tools of the discipline to engineering activities, including but not limited to site development, hydraulics and hydrology, grading, and structural systems.
  2. Conduct standardized field and laboratory testing on civil engineering project materials.
  3. Select appropriate materials and estimate material quantities for technical projects.
  4. Use graphic techniques and productivity software to produce engineering documents.
  5. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.

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:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
SSC 100First Year Seminar1
CET 125Civil & Environmental Drafting & Design3
EDD 171Introduction to CAD using AutoCAD3
ENG 101Composition I3
 
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I5
Or
MAT 281Calculus I4
 
CET 135Engineering Materials3

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
CET 144Surveying Principles4
CMT 120Residential Cost Estimating3
ENG 102Composition II3
 
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II4
Or
MAT 282Calculus II4
 
PHY 205General Physics I4
Or
PHY 281Physics I with Calculus4

Semester 3

Number Course Title Credits
CET 240Hydraulics and Hydrology4
CET 247Route Surveying and Design3
CET 225Civil CAD Applications3
GIS 101Introduction to GIS3
 
MET 132Statics3
Or
CET 258Statics with Calculus3

Semester 4

Number Course Title Credits
CET 236Soils3
CET 244Principles of Site Development4
 
MET 242Strength of Materials3
Or
CET 270Solid Mechanics with Calculus3
 
ElectiveSocial Science Elective3

Approved Electives

Select one social science elective

Number Course Title Credits
HIS 112United States History Post-Civil War3
PSY 121General Psychology3
SOC 103Sustainability and Society3

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).

CETAASCET

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?

This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!

Campus-Specific Program Information

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.

Contact Stanton

Heidi Gurdo
Instructional Director, Instructor, and Program Advisor
hgurdo@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3017

This program is offered at the Stanton campus.