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Credit Programs

Civil Engineering Technology

Program ContactBeth Ihnatolya
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Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Certificates
Document(s):

Civil Engineering Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A40140

The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides training for technicians in the various aspects of land development:

  • Site and feasibility studies
  • Preliminary and final design calculations
  • As-built analysis
  • Construction materials testing
  • Construction administration
  • Other land-development process functions

Course work includes the following:

  • Drainage and erosion control
  • Statics and strength of materials
  • Construction materials testing
  • Site design and site surveying
  • CAD and GIS software  

Graduates should qualify for jobs such as CAD designers, construction materials testing technicians, construction administrators and many others. Graduates also have transfer opportunities to pursue BS degrees at any of these universities:

  • UNC-Charlotte (Civil Engineering Technology)
  • East Carolina University (Industrial Technology)
  • North Carolina A&T State University(Geomatics)
  • Old Dominion University (Civil Engineering Technology)

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

AAS - Associate in Applied Science

Total Credits:

69

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day Only

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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