College credit or advanced placement may be given for relevant work experience. Many credits from an Associate Degree can be applied toward a Bachelor Degree. The length of time required to complete an Associate Degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Counselors and advisors are available and happy to help you schedule your courses. Boundary Surveying and Law emphasizes the legal principles and field procedures associated with land surveying.
Soils introduces the basic principles of soil engineering with emphasis on lab and field testing.
Statics and Strength of Materials presents the fundamental principles dealing with the analysis of forces acting on rigid bodies in static equilibrium. Cost Estimating and Planninig includes the preparation of material lists and take-off quantities from plans and working drawings. Contracts and Specifications studies the interpretation and preparation of specification and other construction documents, along with the legal implications. Construction, Materials and Methods covers construction, materials, and methods of use as they relate to the overall building industry with major emphasis on the areas of soils, concrete, brick, masonry, steel, non-ferrous metals, timber and plastics.