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Civil Engineering Technology

Contact the Division of Engineering and Applied Technology for more information. 828-254-1921, Ext. 343.

Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides the application of relevant theory of engineering needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in the construction of transportation systems, residential and commercial buildings, bridges, dams, and water and wastewater treatment systems.

Coursework includes the communication and computational skills required to support the fields such as materials testing, structures, estimating, project management, hydraulics, environmental technology, and surveying. Additional coursework will cover the operation of computers and application software including computer-aided drafting.

Graduates should qualify for technician level jobs with both public and private engineering, construction, and surveying agencies.


Civil Engineering Technology — Associate in Applied Science Degree


Program SummaryHours
General Education18
English/Communication6
Humanities/Fine Arts3
Natural Sciences/Mathematics6
Social/Behavioral Sciences3
Core Courses32
Other Courses18
Program Total68

Degree Programs

  • Civil Engineering Technology A.A.S. Day program
  • Civil Engineering Technology A.A.S. Evening program
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College   340 Victoria Road   Asheville, North Carolina 28801   USA   828-254-1921