Surveying Technology, A.A.S.

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Program Description

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.

Application Submission

Full and part-time students must complete and submit the Matriculation Application to the Surveying and Mapping Program Coordinator for approval prior to registering for courses in the semester in which they wish to commence taking any courses in the AAS Surveying Technology degree. 

Computer Proficiency

Complete the IC3 Level 1 and MS Office (365) Excel, Word, and PowerPoint exams with a score of 80% or higher or completion of IM 1010.

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. 

Approval from Surveying and Mapping Program Coordinator must be in writing (email or letter) prior to the commencement of enrollment in coursework.

Program Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits required for AAS degree
2. Minimum overall grade point average 2.5 or above.
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 20 credit hours of Surveying and Mapping courses through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Implement the principles and practices of the professional Land Surveyor.
2. Integrate the professionals’ role and responsibilities of protecting the land rights, title, and interest of the public.
3. Perform all common land surveys using professionally acceptable metrology and geodesy principles and practices.
4. Create maps using professionally acceptable drafting, design, and cartographic principles and practices.
5. Develop prudent ethical judgement and critical thinking skills in making professional decisions.