Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 2

Certificate Physics and Engineering · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Natural Sciences Division
Physics and Engineering Department

The Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications program prepares the students for an entry-level career working as a technician under the direction of civil engineers, surveyors, contractors and architects through project-based learning activities. This degree program is for job seekers interested in civil engineering and civil engineering technology; as well as students interested in university programs in civil engineering and civil engineering technology.

The Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications Level 2 certificate incorporates the engineering, science, and communications skills needed by an entry-level civil engineering technology employee. Completion of this certificate will prepare graduates for multiple terminal technologist positions, including engineering technician, civil engineering technician, project engineer, engineering assistant, and designer. Through this program students will develop proficiency with mechanical systems, Microsoft Excel, oral communication, functional analysis, project management, developing presentations, laboratory analysis, land surveying, mapping, computer aided design, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, programming, numerical methods and technical reporting. Completion of this certificate may facilitate transfer into B.S. programs into Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Construction Engineering Management related programs.

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
Completion of Engineering Fundamentals coursework16-17
PLUS
Completion of Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 1 coursework15
PLUS
Completion of Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 2 coursework16
Total Units47-48
CourseTitleUnits
Engineering Fundamentals Coursework
ENGL C1000Academic Reading and Writing4
orENGL C1000HAcademic Reading and Writing - Honors
orAMLA 1ACollege Composition for Non-Native English Speakers
ENGR 1Introduction to Engineering2
ENGR 1CEngineering Critical Thinking3
MATH 150Trigonometry3-4
orMATH 160Precalculus Mathematics
orMATH 180Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
PHYS 2AGGeneral Physics4
Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 1 Coursework
CHEM 50General Chemistry I5
orCHEM 50HGeneral Chemistry I - Honors
orCHEM 55Chemistry for Engineers
COMM C1000Introduction to Public Speaking4
orCOMM C1000HIntroduction to Public Speaking - Honors
SURV 1ASurveying3
SURV 1BSurveying3
orENGR 18Introduction to Engineering Graphics
Engineering with Emphasis in Civil Engineering Applications - Level 2 Coursework
ENGR 6Introduction to Engineering Programming Concepts and Methodologies4
orENGR 7Programming Applications for Engineers
ENGR 8Properties of Materials4
ENGR 24Engineering Graphics4
MATH 181Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
Total Units47-48

Please see the Mt. San Antonio College Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying Program Website for updated information on program courses, transfer help, extracurricular activities, faculty contact information and more.

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