Surveying, Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- College of Engineering and Polymer Science
- School/Department
- Department of Civil Engineering
Program Contact
- Dean's Office: College of Engineering and Polymer Science
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Auburn Science and Engineering Center
330-972-6978
Overview
The Certificate in Surveying is designed to help professionals with any bachelor’s degree meet the academic requirements for Professional Surveyor licensure, as approved by the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Professional surveyors play a key role in land development and ensuring the accuracy of land divisions and property boundaries. This program supports the State’s goal to expand the pool of candidates eligible to serve as Ohio’s elected county engineers, a role that requires dual licensure as both a professional engineer and professional surveyor.
Admissions Requirements
Students who meet The University of Akron’s admission requirements and choose engineering as their major are directly admitted into the College
If you're coming from high school, your high school records will help determine the best first-semester courses for you
Students should have completed College Algebra and Trigonometry or Precalculus with a C or better before beginning the certificate. As an alternative, students may enroll in Technical Mathematics III as a corequisite when beginning the certificate courses.
To prepare for the rigorous National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam, the first of two national exams for licensing, students are encouraged to complete 30 credits from the recommended list of courses.
Please check with the State Board for any additional math, science, and general education requirements. All courses from the suggested list may also be applied to an AAS degree in Land Surveying and/or the BS degree in Surveying and Mapping.
Career Outcomes
Earning a Certificate in Surveying opens doors to professional advancement in land development, construction, infrastructure, and public service. This certificate helps meet the academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Surveyor in Ohio, making you eligible for a wide range of surveying roles.
YES, some things just set us apart.
Pathway to Professional Surveyor Licensure
Offers graduates of any degree program the opportunity to pursue licensure as a professional surveyor
Learn from Licensed Professional Surveyors with Real-World Experience
Taught by licensed professional surveyors who bring real-world experience into the classroom
Engineering Excellence since 1913.
We’ve been reaching new heights for more than a century — and we’re not slowing down.
Learn Through Experience
Our engineering students learn through experience. Our famed co-op program, one of the oldest in the country, provides students with paid industry experience. On average, students earn $47K over three co-op rotations, all while completing their degree. Within six months of graduation, our 2024 College graduates launched careers, pursued graduate school, or entered military service, with an average starting salary of $72K.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research opportunities and senior capstone projects empower students to innovate, apply classroom knowledge, and strengthen collaboration skills in professional settings.
Exceptional Education
We offer an exceptional education. Our expert professors are not only leaders in their fields but are also deeply committed to your success. They are passionate about helping you achieve great things and are dedicated to supporting every student's journey in engineering.
Design Teams & Student Organizations
Build medical devices, robots, race cars, rockets and more on our design teams, which rank among the best in the nation and world in competition. Students can also join one of our many student organizations such as American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineers for a Sustainable World, Gathering of Potential Surveyors, National Society of Black Engineers and Society of Women Engineers.
"The Survey and Mapping Program gave me the skills and knowledge to step into my career with confidence. The program is practical and career-focused, and my co-op allowed me to apply what I learned in real-world settings. The professors’ expertise and guidance have been invaluable, continuing to inspire and support me as I grow professionally."
“The Surveying Certificate for civil engineering majors was helpful to gain surveying knowledge that would supplement a civil engineering job. While taking the Basic Surveying class that is a part of the civil engineering curriculum, I learned the benefits of the certificate and career opportunities with dual professional licensure in civil engineering and surveying. is certificate provides more opportunities for my career choices.”
