Certificate in Surveying for Civil Engineers

Certificate in Surveying for Civil Engineers

The Certificate in Surveying for Civil Engineers is designed for civil engineers and civil engineering students to be able to meet the academic requirements of Ohio Revised Code 4733.11 - Professional Surveyor License Qualifications. The program focuses on equipping graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of professional surveying.

Professional surveyors hold a crucial position in land development and are responsible for upholding the precision of land divisions and property boundaries. The Program supports the State’s mission to widen the pool of candidates eligible to serve as Ohio’s elected county engineers, which requires dual registration as a professional engineer and professional surveyor in order to perform their statutory duties.

Degree Highlights

  • Provides opportunities for civil engineers and civil engineering students to pursue professional surveyor licensure.
  • Faculty are professional surveyors who bring their real-world experience into the classroom.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this certificate program is open to both current University of Akron civil engineering students and graduates of ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science programs in civil engineering. Current students are required to pursue the certificate concurrently with or following the completion of their B.S. in Civil Engineering.

Curriculum Guide & Courses

This 17 credit program meets the academic requirements of Ohio Revised Code 4733.11 - Professional Surveyor License Qualifications. All courses taken may be applied to the A.A.S. in Land Surveying and/or the B.S. in Surveying and Mapping.

Student spotlight

Meganne Chapman

Meganne Chapman

“The Surveying Certificate for civil engineering majors was helpful to gain surveying knowledge that would supplement a civil engineering job. While taking the Basic Surveying class that is a part of the civil engineering curriculum, I learned the benefits of the certificate and career opportunities with dual professional licensure in civil engineering and surveying. This certificate provides more opportunities for my career choices.”

— Meganne Chapman
B.S. in Civil Engineering ‘24
Certificate in Surveying for Civil Engineers
Hometown: Ellicottville, New York