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Engineering Technology, A.A.S.


Students will find that this program prepares them for positions as technicians, surveyors, or estimators. High paying positions are available to the graduates of this program almost anywhere in the U.S. The AAS Degree Program in Engineering Technology is also for people already in jobs who wish to increase their knowledge and eligibility for promotion. The courses in this degree program transfer in whole or part to several Baccalaureate Degree Programs, including at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas A&M University, and the University of Houston.

For further information, call (210) 486-0066 or meet with a faculty advisor in room 145 of the Chance Academic Center.

Related Degrees and Certificates:

Engineering Technician, Level I Certificate 

Surveying Engineering Technology, Level I Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Construction Assistant I Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Construction Assistant II Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Construction Technician Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Engineering Drafting Technician I Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Polytechnical Assistant I Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Polytechnical Assistant II Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Surveying Technician I Marketable Skills Certificate 

Engineering Technology: Surveying Technician II Marketable Skills Certificate 

Facility Engineering Technician I Local Certificate 

Facility Operation Technician I Local Certificate 

Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Plan

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 71)

Select 1 Capstone Course Based on Specialty From: 4 Credit Hours


Specialties: 26 Credit Hours


See note 1, 2

Students Must Choose One of Two Specialties:

Engineering Technology Specialty: 26 Credit Hours


See note 1

The engineering technology specialty gives the student a wide range of experiences in various aspects of the engineering technology field. The graduates of this option will be prepared to work in civil, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering technology fields or transfer to a Baccalaureate Degree Program in Engineering Technology.

Surveying Engineering Technology Specialty: 26 Credit Hours


See note 2

The surveying engineering technology graduate is prepared to work as a technician for a professional surveyor or for a construction company. The surveyor’s education includes exposure to all the traditional procedures of surveying plus newer procedures using total station, computer drawing, and global positioning system equipment. This degree transfers in part to a Baccalaureate Degree Program in Surveying at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi.

Exit Competencies


Students must pass each class with a grade of “C” or better.