Surveying Technology, A.A.S.

The AAS in Surveying Technology meets the minimum educational component for licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Utah according to the State of Utah Office of Administrative Rules 156-22-302(c)(1). This degree prepares students for immediate employment beyond entry level work in surveying or civil engineering firms. Students will be prepared to perform many of the various field and office tasks related to surveying including site and topographic surveys, boundary investigation and research, map-making, various survey adjustment calculations, writing of legal property descriptions, and other survey technician duties and responsibilities.

Matriculation Requirements

Application Submission

Full and part-time students must complete and submit the Matriculation Application to the Surveying and Mapping Program Coordinator in-person for approval before July 1st prior to the Fall semester to which the student wishes to begin taking courses in the AAS Surveying Technology degree. 

80% Computer Proficiency

Complete My Educator with an exam score of 80% or higher OR complete IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency (3.0 credit hours) with B- or higher.

Laptop Access

Must have access to their own laptop computer which can be made available during classes and which meets the minimum hardware specifications as defined by current AutoCAD® hardware specifications prior to starting courses. 

Receive approval from Surveying and Mapping Program Coordinator