Surveying Associate of Applied Science Career Program - 60-62 Semester Hours

Student Success Courses:				0-2 hours
____	UACC	1001	College Success (if required)	1 credit hour
____	UACC	1041	Study Skills (elective)	1 credit hour
English Courses:				6 hours
____	ENG	1013	Composition I	3 credit hours
____	ENG	1003	Basic Technical Communications
OR	ENG	1023	Composition II	3 credit hours
Mathematics Courses:				6 hours
____	MATH	1203	College Algebra	3 credit hours
____	MATH	1213	Plane Trigonometry	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
Business Courses:				3 hours
____	BUS	1213	Computer Applications	3 credit hours
Technical Courses:				36 hours
____	GIS	2203	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3 credit hours
____	SUR	1113	Professional Ethics for Surveyors	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
Related Electives:				6 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 encouraged to take UACC 1041 Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

Related Degrees

Surveying Technical Certificate Surveying A.S. Drafting Technical Certificate Drafting A.A.S.

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.

Hints

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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