The Land Surveying and Geomatics program teaches students how to identify, measure, quantify, map, and analyze specific details and locations on the earth’s surface. Students will learn applications of mathematics and basic sciences as they develop skills with modern software and hardware tools used in the surveying industry. Graphical presentation methodology and technical communication skills will be learned to allow students to share the information they obtain with professionals in other industries such as construction, engineering, real estate, city planning, subdivision development, conservation, and many others. Careers in land surveying and geomatics normally require a mix of both indoor and outdoor work, and expertise with modern surveying equipment will be developed through laboratory activities and related classroom responsibilities. Students will be eligible to proceed toward professional licensure as a Professional Surveyor upon completion of either the Bachelor of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree, and all students will be encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Surveying exam before completing their coursework.

Two degrees are offered by Arkansas State University in Land Surveying and Geomatics. The Bachelor of Science degree requires 120 credit hours of coursework and can be completed in four years. The B.S. degree provides students with a well-rounded educational experience and exposure to surveying fundamentals as well as business principles and general engineering technology concepts. The Associate of Applied Science degree requires 60 credit hours and can be completed in two years. The A.A.S. degree is more targeted to specific surveying fundamentals with a reduced general education component compared to the B.S. degree. Concerning Professional Surveying licensure, either degree completes the educational component required in Arkansas by A.C.A. §17-48-203. Students completing the A.A.S. would generally need to complete six years of work experience before becoming eligible for licensure, but B.S. students would have a work experience requirement of four years.

The Land Surveying and Geomatics program outcomes define the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that program graduates are expected to have by the time of graduation. Graduates of the B.S. Land Surveying and Geomatics program will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

Graduates of the A.A.S. Land Surveying and Geomatics program will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. An ability to conduct experiments or test theories, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. An ability to function on teams.
4. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
5. An ability to communicate effectively.

A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/