Major Code: 5701
Program Description
The Associate in Science degree Civil Engineering Technology (ASCET) is a two-year program that prepares graduates for employment in construction, water resources, public works, structural detailing and design, environmental studies, mining development and related fields. The program stresses materials, surveying, structures, water resources, soil mechanics, construction and highways. The graduate is prepared to support engineers various areas of civil engineering.
Typical assignments include preparing plans, field/lab testing of construction materials, layout and inspection of construction projects and mining development. The graduate might also work under the supervision of an engineer performing basic design calculations in highways, structures, hydraulics/hydrology and soils. Completion of this program also qualifies the graduate to enter directly into the plus-two Bachelor of Science program Engineering Technology-Civil emphasis at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
The A.S. Civil Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. http://www.abet.org
Program Objectives
Recent graduates of the ASCET program will be able to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments:
- Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of aspects of civil engineering technology such as construction materials, surveying, structures, soil mechanics, highways, and water resources.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize accumulated knowledge supplemented with practical experience and continuing education to adapt to changing technology within their chosen area of specialization.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively by oral and written means and display the interpersonal and leadership skills needed to work and participate effectively in a team environment.
- Exhibit appropriate behavior when dealing with professional, ethical and social issues and display evidence of a commitment to quality and dependability.
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully pursue and complete studies at the baccalaureate level if they so choose.
Course outcomes are assessed by exit examinations in each course. Program outcomes are assessed in designated courses. General education outcomes are assessed through the General Education Portfolio.
Careers in Civil Engineering Technology
Typical job titles include: Lead Engineering Technician, Assistant Project Engineer, and Design Technician, Surveying Coordinator, Inspector, Lab Manager, Surveying/Party Chief, Survey Technician, Estimator, Traffic/Highway Technician, Environmental Technician.
Transfer Baccalaureate Options
Graduates of the program may transfer to Bachelor of Sciences program in Engineering Technology-Civil. Advanced Placement Credit for High School/Career-Technical Center/College Programs High school level drafting, surveying, or construction subjects are not necessary for entrance into the Civil Engineering Technology program. Beginning subjects are part of the program. The student who has completed such vocational courses, however, may receive advanced placement. Articulation Edge agreements are in place with various vocational-technical centers. Advanced placement is also available to the student with prior college experience. Please check with the department chair for more information.
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