Civil Engineering Technology – architectural major
Overview
Analyze the role of architecture in the building construction industry while developing an understanding of the design process and the relationship between the architect, engineer and contractor. As a civil engineering technology architecture major you’ll learn the fundamentals of design, manual and computer-aided drafting, building construction and mechanical equipment and the basic engineering of structures as you gain marketable knowledge through classroom, lab and field experiences.
Prepare for a career as a/an
(may include, but not limited to):
- architectural technician
- CAD manager
- designer/draftsman
- engineering technician
- estimator
- field technician
- quality control technician
Stark State graduates have worked for these companies
(including but not limited to):
- David Bodo & Associates – CAD draftsman
- Structural Architects – CAD draftsman
- Thorson Baker and Associates – CAD draftsman
- Wayne Homes – architectural drafter
- Beaver Excavating – project technician
Civil engineering technology vs. pre-engineering civil engineering
Both AAS engineering technology and AS pre-engineering degrees articulate to BS degrees at the University of Akron.
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Courses
Your pathway to a degree
You can start with a architectural drafting certificate, taking classes that directly apply to the associate degree in civil engineering technology – architectural major:
Certificates
Associate degree
Degree
- Associate of applied science in civil engineering technology
Transfer agreement
- The University of Akron
(mapping and surveying technology and construction engineering technology)
Additional info
Accreditation
The civil engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET); www.abet.org
Student Outcomes
Program scholarships
- Engineering Memorial scholarship
- Choose Ohio First scholarship
Stark State graduates have worked for the following companies
- Accurate Technologies – Surveying Technician
- Allside – Engineering Estimator
- ATC Associates – Construction Inspection Technician
- B&W Construction – Civil Engineer Scheduler
- Beaver Excavating – Project Technician
- David Bodo & Associates – CAD Draftsman
- Meridian Construction – Foreman
- Portage County Engineers – Civil Engineer
- St. Clair Pavlis – Carpenter Supervisor
- Structural Architects – CAD Draftsman
- Thorson Baker and Associates – CAD Architect
- Wayne Homes – Architectural Drafter
- RG Smith – Steel Estimator
- Todd Michael Builders – Foreman