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Geomatics Technology

Our program is perfect for students interested in utilizing advanced equipment and software such as data collectors, total stations, Global Navigation Satellite Systems receivers, 3D scanners, Unmanned Aerial and Hydrographic Systems, and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software. 

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Begin Your Journey

  • Gain the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the industry.
  • Receive hands-on instruction from industry professionals with a wide variety of real-world expertise.
  • Participate in work-based learning opportunities with local companies to gain experience, college credit, and valuable connections.

Geomatics Technology is a growing field. Graduates are recruited for jobs as survey party chief, instrument persons, surveying technician, highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician, and CAD operator. Students who transfer and obtain a four-year degree will qualify to work as and . Explore a career in geomatics technology. 

Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline. 

ITEM IN-STATE COST OUT-OF-STATE COST
Tuition* $5,700.00 $20,100.00
Student Activity Fee $175.00 $175.00
Technology Fee $240.00 $240.00
General Education Course fees $0-100.00 $0-100.00
Additional Program fees $300.00 $300.00
Program Travel fees (optional) $0-1,000.00 $0-1,000.00
Textbooks $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Supplies $200.00 $200.00

*Program credit hours: 75 â€“ $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.

Cost of Attendance

Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.

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* This program is financial aid eligible. 

Plan of Study Grid
Course Hours Per Week Semester Hours
First Semester (Fall) Class Lab Credit
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 1
BPR-130 Print Reading-Construction 3 0 3
CEG-115 Intro to Tech & Sustainability 2 3 3
CEG-115A Tech & Sustainability Lab 0 3 1
CEG-210 Construction Mtls & Methods 2 3 3
EGR-110 or Intro to Engineering Tech or
Intro to Engineering
 1 2 2
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 3
*** Technology Elective 1-3 0-2 2-3
  Credit Hours 12-14 13-15 18-19
Second Semester (Spring) Class Lab Credit
CEG-111 Intro to Gis and Gnss 2 4 4
CEG-235 Project Management/Estimating 2 3 3
EGR-120 Eng and Design Graphics 2 2 3
ENG-112 or Writing/Research in the Disc or
Prof Research & Reporting
 3 0 3
MAT*** MAT-121 or MAT-171 2-3 2 3-4
  Credit Hours 11-12 11 16-17
Third Semester (Summer) Class Lab Credit
EGR-251 Statics 2 2 3
SRV-110 Surveying I 2 6 4
*** Physics Elective 3 2-3 4
  Credit Hours 7 10-11 11
Fourth Semester (Fall) Class Lab Credit
CEG-211 Hydrology & Erosion Control 2 3 3
SRV-111 Surveying II 2 6 4
SRV-220 Surveying Law 2 2 3
*** Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
*** Directed Elective  0-3 2-30 3-4
  Credit Hours 9-12 13-41 16-17
Fifth Semester (Spring) Class Lab Credit
CEG-230 Subdivision Planning & Design 1 6 3
SRV-210 Surveying III 2 6 4
SRV-240 Topo/Site Surveying 2 6 4
***  Social/Beh Sciences Elective  3 0 3
  Credit Hours 8 18 14
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit 75
 
Technology Electives: Class Lab Credit
CIS-111 Basic PC Literacy 1 2 2
EGR-125 Appl Software for Tech 1 2 2
UAS-110 Intro to UAS Operations 3 0 3
UAS-115 Small UAS Certification 2 0 2
Physics Electives: Class Lab Credit
PHY-131 Physics-Mechanics 3 2 4
PHY-151 College Physics I 3 2 4
PHY-251 General Physics I 3 3 4
Directed Electives: Class Lab Credit
CIV-111 Soils and Foundations 2 4 4
MAT-172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3 2 4
MAT-263 Brief Calculus 3 2 4
MAT-271 Calculus I 3 2 4
MAT-272 Calculus II 3 2 4
WBL-111G Work-Based Learning I 0 10 1
WBL-112G Work-Based Learning I 0 20 2
WBL-113G Work-Based Learning I 0 30 3
WBL-121G Work-Based Learning II 0 10 1
WBL-122G Work-Based Learning II 0 20 2

Catalog

* This program is financial aid eligible. 

Plan of Study Grid
Course Hours Per Week Semester Hours
First Semester (Fall) Class Lab Credit
BPR-130 Print Reading-Construction 3 0 3
CEG-115 Intro to Tech & Sustainability 2 3 3
CEG-115A Tech & Sustainability Lab 0 3 1
  Credit Hours 5 6 7
Second Semester (Spring) Class Lab Credit
CEG-111 Intro to Gis and Gnss 2 4 4
EGR-120 Eng and Design Graphics 2 2 3
  Credit Hours 4 6 7
Third Semester (Summer) Class Lab Credit
SRV-110 Surveying I 2 6 4
  Credit Hours 2 6 4
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit 18

Catalog

Our Engineering and Construction Technologies graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year degrees in Architectural Technology & Design, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geomatics (Surveying) and Sustainable Building Systems. These 4-year degree opportunities are available through the following North Carolina universities.**

School

Agreement
Architectural Technology & Design
Construction Management
Sustainable Building Systems
East Carolina University Construction Management
Design: Architectural Technology Concentration
UNC Charlotte Civil Engineering Technology
UNC Charlotte Construction Management
Geomatics

**Students must contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.

Contact

Ed Spitler, Department Chair & Coordinator
163 Little Hall
(910) 695-3797
spitlere@sandhills.edu

Ginny Ferguson, Coordinator
114 Steed Hall
(910) 695-3882
fergusonv@sandhills.edu

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