Degree Requirements

Surveying Technology

 
 
Career Program - 60-62 Semester Hours
General Education Courses: 12-14 hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications
OR ENG 1023 Composition II 3 credit hours
____ MATH 1203 College Algebra 3 credit hours
____ MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry 3 credit hours
____ UACC 1002 Freshman Seminar (if required)
Business Courses: 3 hours
____ BUS 1213 Computer Applications 3 credit hours
Technical Courses: 33 hours
____ GIS 2203 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 credit hours
____ SUR 1204 Plane Surveying 4 credit hours
____ SUR 1213 Introduction to CAD and Surveying Software 3 credit hours
____ SUR 1214 Construction and Route Surveying 4 credit hours
____ SUR 1224 Boundary Surveying 4 credit hours
____ SUR 2003 Legal Principles and Boundaries 3 credit hours
____ SUR 2013 Boundary Evidence and Procedures 3 credit hours
____ SUR 2103 Global Positioning Systems 3 credit hours
____ SUR 2213 Topographic and Civil Mapping 3 credit hours
____ SUR 2223 Survey Plats and Deeds 3 credit hours
Social Science Electives: 3 hours
Three hours of social science electives must be selected from the following list:
____ ANTH 2333 Introduction to Anthropology 3 credit hours
____ CRIM 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2453 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2463 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
____ GEOG 2013 Regional Geography of the World 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1003 Western Civilization I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1013 Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2003 United States History I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2013 United States History II 3 credit hours
____ PSCI 2003 American Government 3 credit hours
____ PSY 2003 General Psychology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2023 Social Problems 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2043 Marriage and the Family 3 credit hours
Related Electives: 9 hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
____ ELECTIVE (See Electives Available) 3 credit hours
The career prospects for qualified surveying technicians are very good at this time. In addition, graduates with the A.A.S. degree are on a professional track. They are allowed to take the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam during their last semester at UACCM. Passage of the FS exam and completion of the degree earns licensure as a Surveyor Intern. After two years of Board approved experience, graduates are allowed to take the Principles and Practice of Surveying Exam. Passage of the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PPS) exam is the final step in the process of becoming a Professional Surveyor.
(Students are required to take Freshman Seminar if they score below a 19 on the ACT test in reading, math or writing or comparable scores on the COMPASS test. )
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After UACCM
Many graduates are employed as surveyors with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, U.S. Corps of Engineers, or private companies. After gaining surveying experience and passing the Principles and Practice of Surveying Exam, some graduates start their own surveying businesses.
Hint
  • Preparation in math, science, and computer technology is recommended.
  • Students should take all developmental courses early in order to focus on degree-required classes in later semesters.
  • Students should take classes when offered as some classes are only offered certain semesters.
  • Students should plan electives early to insure completion of courses within the desired time frame.
Note
Students should complete Computer Applications, Introduction to CAD and Surveying Software, and Plane Surveying during the first semester after completing developmental courses.
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