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Program Overview
Civil engineers design and build important parts of our infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, dams and water supply systems. As a student in Madison College's Civil Engineering Technology program, you will train to assist engineers and land surveyors in:
- Planning: Determine the scope of the project, what data will be required to complete the project, the most appropriate technique to gather the required data, and review agencies that will be involved in the project.
- Scheduling: Determine the schedule of the design and construction phases of a project, prepare for public meetings and identify meeting dates.
- Designing: Use design software to prepare plans for transportation projects, municipal sewer and water projects, and land development projects.
- Estimating: Perform estimates of quantities used in a project, as well as the expected cost of engineering projects.
- Surveying: Perform field surveys for design and construction of engineering projects, land developments and retracement surveys, including route surveys, topographic surveys and subdivision surveys.
- Observing and Inspecting Construction: Observe the construction of highways, bridges, buildings and other structures to ensure they are constructed in accordance with the engineers' plan, as well as perform material testing to ensure materials are in accordance with design specifications.
Transfer Options
Madison Area Technical College's Civil Engineering Technology offers an affordable track toward earning a bachelor's in science in Broad Fields Natural Science at Edgewood College.
Program Details
Students in the Civil Engineering Technology program can attend full time.
Civil Engineering Technology program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
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Careers
Earning your associate degree in applied science in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Construction Inspector
- Land Survey Technician
- CAD Technician
- GIS Technician
- Materials Testing Technician
- Construction Estimator
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2022-2023 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterElective3 CreditsFourth SemesterElective3 CreditsRecommended Electives -
Admission
To Apply
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International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Application Dates
Fall 2023
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2023
Spring 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2024
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Students must submit official transcripts for one of the following:- High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or
- Completion of an associate degree or higher
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete an associates of applied science degree and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis of the Leadership and Organizational Studies at UW O. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.Madison College students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree are guaranteed admission to UW-Platteville to the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management major within the Department of Industrial Studies given that all admission requirements are met (minimum 2.0 transfer GPA, in good standing at previous institution). Please refer to the Appendix A - Program to Program Articulation Transfer Pathway to see courses that transfer from the Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology degree; a maximum of 72 credits can be transferred to UW-Platteville from 2-year institutions. Students will then complete the baccalaureate degree requirements at UW-Platteville including all remaining general education requirements and major requirements.Madison College students with an associate of applied science in this program who transfer to UW-Platteville will transfer in with articulated general education transfer credit, 12 credits of 1000T Industrial Studies credits, and 15 credits of 3000T Industrial Studies credits. The 27 credits of Industrial Studies electives will be applied to the Industrial Technology Management (ITM) major. Students will then complete the baccalaureate degree requirements at UW-Platteville including all remaining general education requirements and major requirements.Wisconsin Private Schools
A student who completes an associate of arts, associate of science or associates of applied science is considered part of the ‘advanced core‘. The Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 64 credits of transfer. If students transfer prior to completion or with less than 64 credits they will be considered part of the standard core and credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis.Students interested in this plan should meet with their program advisor to learn more about the Civil Engineering-Physics pathway. Students who complete this pathway and the Civil Engineering Associates of Applied Science pathway will be eligible to have up to 64 credits transferred in to Edgewood, including 24 credits in the major.Students who complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Electromechanical Technology or Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology at Madison College will be guaranteed admission to Edgewood College when students transfer directly from Madison College to Edgewood College within 5 years of completing the Associate Degree.Students will be granted admission to a bachelors degree program upon completion of an approved transfer program at Madison College. Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater while at Madison College. Regardless of the number of credits transferred students must complete at least 25% of their baccalaureate degree credits at Herzing University University University.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Any Madison College student who has successfully completed an associate degree in applied science after 2015, and meets admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Technical Sales at MSOE by successfully completing the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Business Administration program. --- In particular, any Madison College student who successfully completes all technical courses and general education courses in their AAS program with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; successfully completes all other specified courses, as defined in this transfer agreement, with a grade of C or better (not C-) in each course; and meets the MSOE admission requirements for transfer students into the BBA Program at MSOE, minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA from the last regionally accredited school will be admitted into the AAS to BBA Technical Sales Transfer Track in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. This applies to students who are pursuing a bachelors of arts, bachelors of science or bachelors of fine arts at Bellevue University.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring. Articulation agreement is for students who graduate from appropriate program and wish to pursue one of the following degrees at Capella: Bachelor of Science in Business specializations, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety specializations, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (must hold a valid RN license) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of all Madison College graduates with an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate of Applied Science. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer additional credits (up to a maximum of 94) toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
MATC Civil Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format.
- Apply civil engineering design principles to all facets of planning an engineering project.
- Demonstrate and apply fundamental surveying skills.
- Operate technical computer software, hardware and instruments to perform civil engineering procedures.
- Perform fundamental construction materials tests.
- Demonstrate professional work ethics and positive interpersonal skills in the workplace.
- Assume responsibility for continuing education to remain current in the civil engineering profession.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2019 2020 2021 Number of Program Graduates 11 8 7 Number of Surveys Sent 10 8 7 Number of Surveys Returned 9 6 7 Percent of Surveys Returned 90.00% 75.00% 100.00% Available for Employment 8 6 7 Percent Available for Employment 88.90% 100.00% 100.00% Not in Labor Market 1 0 0 Percent Not in Labor Market 11.10% 0.00% 0.00% Available for Employment
2019 2020 2021 Graduates Employed 8 6 7 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 7 4 6 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 87.50% 66.70% 85.70% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 1 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 12.50% 16.70% 14.30% Employed - No Response 0 1 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 16.70% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2019 2020 2021 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.8 3.3 3.4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 9 6 7 Very Satisfied (4) 7 4 3 Percent Very Satisfied 77.80% 66.70% 42.90% Satisfied (3) 2 1 4 Percent Satisfied 22.20% 16.70% 57.10% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 1 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 16.70% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2019 2020 2021 Number of Primary Reason Responses 9 6 7 Preparation for Getting a Job 3 2 2 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 33.30% 33.30% 28.60% Career Change 3 2 4 Percent Career Change 33.30% 33.30% 57.10% Improvement of Existing Skills 1 1 0 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 11.10% 16.70% 0.00% Preparation for Further Education 1 1 0 Percent Preparation for Further Education 11.10% 16.70% 0.00% Personal Interest 0 0 1 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 0.00% 14.30% Other 1 0 0 Percent Other 11.10% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2019 2020 2021 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 8 5 7 Before Enrollment 2 1 0 Percent Before Enrollment 25.00% 20.00% 0.00% While Attending the College 2 3 3 Percent While Attending the College 25.00% 60.00% 42.90% After Training at the College 4 1 4 Percent After Training at the College 50.00% 20.00% 57.10% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2019 2020 2021 Number of Employment Location Responses 8 6 7 In College District 6 4 3 Percent In College District 75.00% 66.70% 42.90% In Wisconsin, Not in District 2 2 3 Percent of In Wisconsin 25.00% 33.30% 42.90% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 14.30% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend 2019 2020 2021 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 7 4 5 Average Monthly Wage $3,264 $3,494 $3,251 Average Hourly Wage $18.97 $20.32 $18.90 Average Work Hours per Week 41.1 44.5 44.5 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2021 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Ben Dyer Associates CAD Technician Mitchellville MD General Engineering Co Survey Assistant Portage MSA Professional Services Engineering Technician Ruekert & Mielke Inc OAD Technician Waukesha Rule Construction Laborer Dodgeville * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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