Program Mission, Objectives and Outcomes

Program Mission Statement

• To educate surveying professionals to meet societal and technological challenges through the creation and dissemination of information, knowledge and technology, and the development and provision of innovative solutions; and
• To enable graduates to gain the knowledge, skills and expertise required for them to become registered as Professional Surveyors after the completion of appropriate work experience.

Program Educational Objectives

• Prepare graduates to attain professional status through licensure or other regulated certification.
• Prepare graduates for employment commensurate of a four year Bachelor of Science degree.
• Prepare graduates to be actively engaged in their profession.
• Cultivate a continued expansion of knowledge base in land surveying and mapping science areas through life-long learning.
• Prepare graduates for leadership roles as they advance through their careers.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation students will have demonstrated the following:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• an ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs
• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• an ability to identify and solve applied science problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• an ability to communicate effectively
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context
• a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• a knowledge of contemporary issues
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice
• students will also be able to demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas: boundary and/or land surveying, geographic and/or land information systems, photogrammetry, mapping and geodesy, remote sensing, and other related areas.