Civil Engineering Technology
61–62 Credit* Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree program is perfect for those with a desire to build the roads, highways, airports, and utility solutions of tomorrow! Learners will be fully prepared to support Civil Engineers in the delivery of projects that keep our communities moving forward now and into the future. The curriculum is built with CAD, Surveying, and real-world experience in mind and learners will be fully competent in the use of all key equipment, will complete a program Capstone Project, and will have the opportunity of an Internship with one of NTC’s industry partners to jump-start their career experience. With the future of technology directly driving modern Engineering, learners will also explore the development and application of related ‘Smart’ technologies, including Virtual Reality tools, scanning technology, and the use of drones.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Perform design and routine testing procedures related to construction materials
- Utilize land surveying instruments to collect data necessary to produce topographic maps, establish horizontal and vertical control, and to layout civil engineering projects
- Operate computer software and hardware to solve technical problems
- Apply elements of design to roads, subdivision layout, storm and sanitary sewer systems
- Utilize CAD and sketching techniques to produce engineering documents
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Survey or CAD Technician
- Assistant Construction Engineer
- Estimator
- Municipal or State Engineering Technician
- Civil Engineering Technician
Courses
The Civil Engineering Technology Associate Degree is a 61–62 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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Documentation can be sent via email to admissions@ntc.edu, via mail, addressed to: Northcentral Technical College, ATTN: Admissions, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401, or delivered in person to any NTC campus.
- High school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Contact the high school you attended if you do not have a copy of your transcript.
- ACT composite score of 18 or above. Request an ACT College Report from ACT or contact the high school you graduated from if you do not have a copy on hand.
- Accuplacer scores. Score requirements vary by program and version of the Accuplacer test that was taken. For more details, please contact Admissions. If you did not take the Accuplacer at NTC, contact the college at which you took it to obtain a copy of your scores.
- College transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 over a minimum of 12 credits, earned at a single college.
If you do not meet any one of the above criteria, don’t worry, complete the application anyway and we will contact you to discuss your options.
What’s Next?
We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.