Surveying & Mapping

About the Program

The A.A.S. degree meets the minimum State of Utah educational requirements for licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor. 

 

Course Delivery Modes:

  • Online - no scheduled days or times 
  • Livestream - using Microsoft Teams online at scheduled days and times
  • Face to Face and simultaneously Live Stream - in a classroom on scheduled days and times with the teacher broadcasting livestream on Teams simultaneously
  • Face to Face- in a classroom on scheduled days and times. (only three (3) field courses)

The flexibility of this degree helps students meet their goal of becoming a licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the Utah.  Also, you may have sufficient work experience to qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for some of the courses.   

 

What classes will I need to take?

Follow the AAS -Surveying Technology Degree Map to learn more about courses.

 

How to Get Started

  1. Apply to UVU and declare the A.A.S. degree in Surveying Technology as their major, receive a UVID, and be assigned an academic advisor.  Be aware of the UVU Application deadlines for each semester.
  2. Proof of completion of the Certiport IC3 Fast Track or Level 1 and MS Office (365) Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (associate level) exams with a score of 80% or higher OR completion of IM 1010. Exams are offered for a fee at the UVU Student Assessment Services.
  3. Obtain your own or have access to a laptop computer which meets AutoCAD System Specifications.
  4. Submit the Matriculation Application - AAS Surveying Technology  along with proof of exam results or having completed IM1010 or higher to the Surveying and Mappiong Academic Advisor for approval to proceed with course registration. 

You may apply to the Surveying Program at anytime during the year!

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A.A.S In Surveying Technology

63 Credits to Graduate

See the UVU Course Catalog to see details of each course required in the AAS degree.

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Certificates

The Surveying and Mapping Program offers a Certificate of Proficiency (CIP) in Surveying Technology which is designed to meet option three of the State of Utah administrative code allowing an individual seeking a license who holds a BS degree in a related field to surveying plus 30 semester credit hours of surveying specific course work. The Certificate of Proficiency (CIP) in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a collaborative effort with Surveying and Mapping but the certificate is offered through the Department of Earth Science.  These two certificates can be earned on the way to an A.A.S degree in Surveying Technology. 

 
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Geographic Information Systems Certificate

19 Credits to Graduate

Offered through the Department of Earth Science to any interested students, surveying and mapping students may obtain this certificate in the process of obtaining their B.S. degree in surveying and mapping.

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Surveying Technology
Certificate

28 Credits to Graduate

Designed to meet the State of Utah Surveying licensure education requirements if the candidate holds or will hold a B.S. degree in a discipline related to surveying.

Surveying & Mapping

If you love the outdoors, working with computers and state-of-the-art technology, as well as problem solving and a good mystery you will love Surveying and Mapping. See what this exciting professional career can offer you.

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Testimonials

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"We were all in it together and everyone cared and wanted to see each other succeed."

"As I progressed through the surveying and mapping program, I was exposed to a lot of real-world training and application that I can confidently say greatly prepared me to hit the ground running upon graduation. Overall, I loved my time in the UVU surveying and mapping program. From fellow classmates to the professors, we were all in it together and everyone cared and wanted to see each other succeed. We had a camaraderie that is hard to find in a large university, but the surveying and mapping program has it!"

Mike Stewart, Surveying & Mapping Program

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"Our program ensures that graduates are well-prepared."

"The surveying and mapping program at UVU stands out as a premier education model that is ABET accredited and combines rigorous academic instruction with hands-on training. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of advanced surveying techniques, geospatial science, and the latest in mapping technologies. From using cutting edge GNSS and GIS systems to mastering traditional methods of land measurement, our program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. The dedication to excellence makes our surveying and mapping program a beacon of innovation and quality in geospatial education."

Dr. Sowmya Selvarajan, Associate Professor

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Scholarships

Several foundations offer thousands of dollars in scholarships to low-income college students studying geospatial sciences, surveying, mapping, geographic information systems, and geodetic science programs.

Walter M. Cunningham Education Foundation

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National Society of Professional Surveyors

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Western Federation of Professional Surveyors

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