Civil Engineering Technician - Structural
Program Number: 10-607-5
School Year: 2012-2013
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac
Program Description
The Civil Engineering Technician - Structural program develops the knowledge and experience in planning and design skills to support the construction industry. Students apply computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) as it relates to architectural, structural and related design. Students are also introduced to concepts and requirements relating to green design (LEED) and construction practices. In addition to strong computer skills, students need strong math, spatial and analytical skills to meet the demands of the engineering coursework. (See the program outcomes.)
Graduates work for civil engineering firms, architectural firms, contractors, surveyors, municipalities and public utilities.
Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$21,838 $60,055
Approximate Costs
- $111.85 per credit (resident)
- $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Program Outcomes
- Apply surveying procedures and utilization of surveying equipment in the measurement of distance, elevations and directions.
- Calculate the forces in a wood and steel truss and the stress and strain in structural members.
- Calculate the heat loss for a commercial building.
- Determine the cost of labor and materials for a commercial building.
- Determine the load bearing capacity of soils.
- Develop a set of construction drawings for a wood framed building.
- Develop a set of engineering construction drawings for precast concrete, pre-engineering steel, and wood pole buildings.
- Develop a set of engineering construction drawings for a structural steel building.
- Draw a land area plan incorporating a closed traverse and legal description.
Career Opportunities
- Architectural Designer
- Architectural Technician
- CAD Technician
- Construction Estimator
- Construction Inspector
- Construction Manager
- Construction Surveyor
- Engineering Technician
- Public Utility Technician
Entrance Scores
| Assessment Area | ACT | ACCUPLACER |
|---|---|---|
| English/Sentence Skills | 16 | 76 |
| Reading/Reading Comprehension | 16 | 67 |
| Math/Arithmetic | 18 | 79 |
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
- Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).
- Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.
Courses
| Number | Title | Crds |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 607-112 | Architectural Drafting | 5 |
| 607-176 | AutoCAD I | 3 |
| 801-195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 804-113 | College Technical Math 1A | 3 |
| 804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| 607-110 | Civil Drafting Fundamentals | 4 |
| 607-135 | Construction Surveying | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 804-116 | College Technical Math 2 | 4 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| 607-114 | Structural Drafting | 4 |
| 607-122 | Mechanical Construction | 3 |
| 607-131 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| 607-138 | Soils | 2 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| 607-123 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| 607-132 | Structural Analysis 2 | 3 |
| 607-137 | Site Investigation | 3 |
| 607-150 | Technical Problems | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| Required Elective Credits | 6 | |
| Total Program Credits | 69 | |
Exit Assessment
A capstone project is an exit assessment graduation requirement for the program.
Institutional Requirements
- 890-125 Student Success - take 1st semester
- 103-159 Computer Literacy/Advanced Standing - take 1st semester
- 890-130 Career Development - take 3rd semester
Academic Planner
- Civil Engineering Technician - Structural, 2012-2013
- Civil Engineering Technician - Structural, 2011-2012
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.

