What You'll Learn

• How to use surveying instruments such as levels, theodolites, total stations, survey data collectors and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in the field
• Learn AutoCAD and land development desktop CAD software
• Basic land surveying theory and computations
• Public land survey system and basic boundary surveying
• Introduction to GIS software
• Prepare maps and site plans
• Land surveying standards of practice and procedures

Career Settings

• Field and office positions with city, county, and state governments
• Surveying, engineering, GIS, and consulting services
• Contractors/Developers
• Geographic Information Systems user groups

Potential Employers

• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
• County and city departments of Public Works and Surveyors Offices
• Surveying and engineering consulting firms

Additional Benefits

• Learn from experienced instructors who teach in a "hands-on" environment.
• With additional education and experience, prepare to take the Minnesota Registered Land Surveyors examination.
• Variety of work experience available in the field or office
• Graduates are prepared to work with civil engineers, geologists, land surveyors, cartographers, and geographic information systems professionals.
• Historically, demand for graduates from this program far exceeds the number of graduates available.