Lake Land College Civil Engineering Technology Program

Programs and their description
Civil Engineering Technology (089)
This program prepares students with skills necessary for employment as a civil engineering technician with consulting engineering firms, testing laboratories, utilities and local, state and federal government agencies. Emphasis is placed on such tasks as surveying, materials testing, drafting, construction inspection, etc., associated with civil engineering. There is a strong demand for civil technicians; thus, employment opportunities are good. Civil Engineering Technology provides a balance between outdoor and indoor work which many find desirable. Surveying, field testing, construction supervision and testing are essentially outdoor work while drafting, design and laboratory testing are indoor work.


Civil Engineering Technology Cooperative Study Option (090)
This cooperative study option has the same course work as the regular program; however, it is extended to include 15 months of on the job experience as an integral part of the training.


Civil Engineering Technology/Advanced Technical Studies (094)
This option of the Civil Engineering Technology program allows a graduate to continue his or her education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale or Eastern Illinois University. Graduates from this program of study are able to complete a bachelor of science degree in Advanced Technical Studies at SIUC with only an additional 60 semester hours of course work Upon Completion of the ATS degree and 24 credit hours of survey credits from Wyoming University graduates are able to take the Illinois Surveyor-in-Training examination. An after passing the SIT and 4 yrs of experience there after they are able to test to become an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor.