Civil engineering technicians assist civil engineers in planning, designing and constructing highways, bridges, dams, tunnels, airports, water supply systems, buildings and other structures.

During the planning stages of a project, technicians estimate costs, prepare specifications for materials and work in design, drafting or surveying. During construction, they assist the contractor in scheduling, inspecting for conformance to blueprints and specifications and numerous other responsibilities.

The civil engineering technician graduating from Stark State College of Technology will have a basic theoretical background covered in the classroom. This background will then be enhanced by a series of strong practical laboratory applications which include both indoor and outdoor settings. Civil engineering technology students will study and use current computer programs in estimating and structural design as well as other areas.

The civil engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET).

A graduate of this program will earn an associate of applied science degree in civil engineering technology.

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Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ENG124	College Composition	3	ENG101 or Test
MTH121	College Algebra & Trigonometry I	4	MTH101 or Test
PHY121	Physics I	4	Co-MTH121
CET121	Building Materials & Construction Methods	3	-
CET122	Architectural Drafting I	3	-
ETD121	Engineering Technology Seminar	1	-
		18
Second Semester
MTH122	College Algebra & Trigonometry II	3	MTH121
PHY122	Physics II	4	PHY121
MET124	Statics & Strength of Materials	4	Co-PHY121, MTH121
ECA122	Computer Apps for Technical Professionals	3	-
CET125	Soil Mechanics	3	MTH121, Co-MET124
CET124	Highway & Map Drawing	2	MTH121
		19
Third Semester
ENG221	Technical Report Writing	3	ENG124
MTH221	Concepts of Calculus	3	MTH122
CET227	Surveying I	3	Co-MTH121
CET223	Structural Design I	3	MET124
CET222	Concrete & Asphalt Testing	3	MTH121, CET121
CET232	Land Planning & Design	3	CET122, CET124, CET227
		18
Fourth Semester
SPH121/122	Effective Speaking or Inter-group Communications	3	ENG124
CET226	Estimating	3	CET121, CET122, MTH121, ECA122
CET224	Structural Design II	3	CET223
CET225	Site and Building Service Systems	3	CET121, MTH121, Graduating
CET228	Surveying II	3	CET227
	Arts/Humanities/Social Science elective	3	-
		18
	TOTAL CREDITS	73

Arts/Humanities/Social Science Electives: PSY121, PSY122, PSY123, PSY124, PSY221, PHL122, SOC121, SOC122, SOC123, SOC225, BUS122, BUS221, BUS222, PSC121