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Civil Engineering Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology program at DCTC is currently suspended for the enrollment of new or future students. The planned suspension of this program is to allow the college time to address short-term issues (curricular redesign, program enrollment levels, or faculty assignment). During the period of suspension, DCTC faculty and staff remain responsible for providing the appropriate curriculum, advising and other resources for the education of currently enrolled students.
Please contact the Admissions Office or the Program Dean for more information on potential program start dates and for alternate programs offered at DCTC.
Our Tuesday Info Session are now available both virtually and in-person.
| Awards | Credits | Course Delivery ( COVID delivery changes) |
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| Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology - A.A.S. Degree | 60 cr. | Rosemount |
| Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology - Certificate | 30 cr. | Rosemount |
| Program Datasheet: Download the Civil Engineering Technology Datasheet | ||
This program incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and software programs in its labs. Working in a diverse field with excellent employment opportunities nationwide, graduates will be involved in all aspects of the construction process including the planning and design as well as project management and inspections of roads, bridges, highways, subdivisions, and conventional energy plants, including wind farms.
This program offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Seek credit for life experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning page to learn more.
I interned with Dakota County for four months over the summer in 2012, surveying, inspecting and testing materials. My career goals include working as a civil tech or construction manager—I likes both roles equally—in the public or private sector. I haven't ruled out continuing my schooling to become a professional engineer. There are so many things you can do with a civil engineering technology degree. That’s one of the main reasons I chose the program."
I was impressed by the array of adjunct instructors who teach the program. They are straight from the engineering industry. They are more than current with the technology we need to know. I enjoy working with the software used by civil techs, including AutoCAD Civil 3D. One of my favorites is ArcGIS made by Esri. GIS is everywhere. Engineers and technicians use ArcGIS to apply geographic knowledge to project solutions. After I graduate, I'm heading for Anchorage, Alaska, to interview for jobs in the mining industry. Mining runs in my family—and mining is one more field where civil engineering technicians are needed.
| Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology A.A.S. Degree • 60 credits |
Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology Certificate • 30 credits |
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| Tuition | $191.98/cr. | $191.98/cr. |
| Fees | $22/cr. | $22/cr. |
| Textbooks | $1,000 | NA |
| Grand Total | $13,838.80 | $6,419.40 |
Each year, Dakota County Technical College and the DCTC Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various DCTC departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings on Handshake. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
Step 1: Apply now for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
DCTC's Federal School Code: 010402
Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from DCTC, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the Loans page for more information.
Graduates may land rewarding careers with consulting engineering companies, construction companies, and governmental agencies such as the MN Department of Transportation, or the engineering department of a local municipality.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for civil engineering technicians is expected grow 2 percent in the U.S. by the year 2029. BLS: "As current U.S. infrastructure experiences growing obsolescence, civil engineers will be needed to manage projects to rebuild, repair, and upgrade bridges, roads, levees, dams, airports, buildings, and other structures."
Civil Engineering Technology at DCTC teaches precisely the skills you'll need to break into the profession. The curriculum is designed by faculty with decades of industry experience; they know what works and what doesn't work. BLS: "Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Many civil engineers work in planning, design, construction, research, and education."
If you are looking to bring in any college credit, visit our Transfer To DCTC Resource Page and DCTC will help you through the process.
If you are looking to transfer to a 4-year institution after completing your degree, DCTC can help you through the process! Check out our Transfer From DCTC Resource Page.
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The Civil Engineering Technology program at DCTC is active throughout the year and makes headlines in college publications. Read about student field trips and competitions as well as the accomplishments of our civil engineering technology instructors.
As a student in DCTC's Civil Engineering Technology program, you have many opportunities to make connections in the civil engineering industry through your involvement in professional clubs and organizations.
DCTC features active, industry-relevant clubs for Civil Engineering Technology students right on campus. Getting involved in these clubs allows you to make the most of your college experience and gives you an edge when seeking employment in the civil engineering technology field. The following three clubs are open to all CET students:
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization for students at community and technical colleges across the U.S. The organization focuses on students in academic programs that lead to careers in the trade, industrial, technical and health care fields. Nearly 100 SkillsUSA competitions at the state and national levels relate to leadership skills or programs of study at DCTC.
