Land Surveying/Mapping Science

The Land Surveying/Mapping Science BS provides advanced coursework in Geomatics and Land Surveying that builds on technical knowledge degree candidates have upon entry into the program to produce graduates who are prepared for Licensure as a Land Surveyor and success in their careers. Course content areas include Cadastral Surveying, Boundary Law, Coordinate Systems and Datums, Data Adjustment, Geodesy, GIS, GNSS/GPS, Remote Sensing, and Site Development.

Students entering the Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying/Mapping Science must have completed an associate degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent coursework and/or work experience as approved by the program director.

Program Requirements Land Surveying Scholarships

Program Highlights

• All surveying-specific courses are offered on-campus and online.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lab that allows hands-on mapping training.
• Experience creating topographic, aeronautical, hydrographic and orthophoto maps.
• Access to a variety of surveying equipment and the latest in surveying related software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Pathfinder, Surfer, and STARNET.
• Agreements for advanced study with the following colleges that offer two-year degrees.
  • Gateway Technical College, Wis.
  • Lake Superior College, Minn.
  • North Dakota College of Sciences, N.D.
  • Madison Area Technical College, Wis.
  • Mid State Technical College, Wis.
  • Nicolet Area Technical College, Wis.
  • North Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta, Canada.
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Wis.
  • St. Cloud Technical College, Minn.
  • St. Paul College, Minn.
  • Southeast Community College, Neb.
  • Southeast Technical Institute, S.D.
• Select classes are available online.

Program Distinctions

• Only four-year degree surveying program in the six-state Upper Midwest. 
• $20,000 in scholarships annually via professional organizations and private companies.