For more information, visit the Dallas College Land Surveying webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Rising Land Surveyor Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a certificate in Rising Land Surveyor. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Land Surveying technicians measure and collect data on specific areas of land including information about boundaries, buildings, and features both natural and man-made. They assist surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists in collecting and processing the data necessary for implementing engineering and construction projects from start to finish. Further educational opportunities allow graduates to seek Associates and Bachelor degrees in this field. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
SRVY 1301 – Introduction to Surveying
SRVY 1309 – Surveying Measurement
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
SRVY 1335 – Land Surveying Applications
SRVY 1370 – Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
SRVY 2339 – Engineering Design Surveying
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Rising Land Surveyor Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS