Fairmont, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Students can choose to go to work after a 2-year associate’s degree or continue through Fairmont State University’s 4-year Civil Engineering Technology Program.
Overall, the Civil Engineering Technology program curriculum is based in instruction in mathematics, science, written communication, oral communication, and economics.
Through lab and lecture, Civil Engineering Technology students in the Associate of Science Degree program focus on:
- Fundamentals of engineering
- Surveying
- Civil engineering graphics
- Construction Estimating
- Structures
- Environmental engineering technology
Bachelor of Science degree students are introduced to more specialized classes during their 4 years of study. They include:
- Hydraulics and hydrology
- Soil mechanics
- Foundation design
- Structural analysis and design
- Water and wastewater systems
- Construction management
Civil Engineering Technology graduates are prepared to participate in planning, analysis, design, construction, roadway operation, and maintenance of the following:
- Airports
- Tunnels
- Bridges
- Water supply and distribution systems
- Waste collection and treatment systems
Accredition
The Civil Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Committee (ETAC) of ABET.
Program Outcome
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
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Career Opportunities
Fairmont State University Civil Engineering Technology graduates often use the program as a precursor to graduate school studies. But, both 2 and 4-year degree students leave the university prepared for entry-level positions in engineering.
Associate degree holders can become:
- Soil, concrete, and aggregate technicians
- Survey crew chief assistant
- Drafter/detailer
Bachelor of Science degree holders are qualified to be:
- Transportation technician
- Construction estimator or planner
- Project engineer
Curriculum
Model Schedule
Freshman First Semester
- Civil 2210 Light Construction Hours: 4
- Math 1510 Applied Technical MatCivilHours: 3
- Civl 1100 Intro To Civil Engineering Tech Hours: 1
- Tech 1108 Engineering Graphics I Hours: 3
- Engl 1101 Written English I Hours: 3
- Soar 1100 First Year Seminar Hours: 1
Total 15
Freshman Second Semester
- Engl 1103 Technical Report Writing Hours: 3
- Math 1520 Applied Technical MathCivilHours: 3
- Civl 2220 Construction Materials Hours: 4
- Mech 1100 Statics Hours: 3
- Comm 2202 Communication In The World Of Work Hours: 3
Total 16
Sophomore First Semester
- Chem 1101 General Chemistry I Hours: 4
- Tech 2290 Engineering Analysis Hours: 4
- Mech 2200 Strength Of MateriaCivilours: 4
- Civl 2200 Introduction To Surveying Hours: 3
Total 15
Sophomore Second SemCivilr
- Civl 2230 Construction EstimatiCivilours: 3
- Civl 2240 Land & Route SurveyiCivilHours: 3
- Civl 2280 Environmental Engineering TechnologyCivilours: 3
- Civl 2290 Introduction To StructurCivilours: 3
- Civl 2275 Civil Engineering Graphics Hours: 3
Total 15
Junior First SemeCivil
- Civl 3305 Hydraulics& Hydrology Hours: 3
- Tech 3300 EngineeAnalysissisii Hours: 4
- Phys 1101 Introduction To PhysicsCivilours: 4
- Civl 3340 Soil Mechanics Hours: 4
Total 15
Junior Second SeCiviler
- Civl 4470 Adv. Soils/foundatiCivilHours: 3
- Civl 4440 Structural Design Hours: 3
- Chem 1102 General Chemistry Ii Hours: 4
- Manf 2205 Engineering Economy Hours: 3
- Technical Elective Hours: 3
Total 16
Senior First SemCivilr
- Civl 4410 Advanced Structural AnalCivil Hours: 3
- Civl 4460 Environmental Engineering Technology Ii Hours: 3
- Mech 3320 Dynamics Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 3
Total 15
Senior Second SemCivilr
- Civl 4420 Construction Planning & Administration Hours: 3
- Core Curriculum Hours: 2
- Core CurricuCivilHours: 3
- Civl 4400 Highway Design And Transportation Hours: 4
- Free Elective Hours: 2
Total 14