Advising guide
Program description
Jobs in the construction area are growing. PCC’s Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program offers a 2-year Associate of Science Degree that provides technician training for employment in support of infrastructure construction and maintenance in both the public and private sectors. The curriculum incorporates hands-on with the latest in technology, teaching materials testing, inspection, plan reading, estimating, project management, computer-aided drafting and surveying.
- Program Advisor: Stedman Bailey, stedman.bailey@pcc.edu
- Department Chair: Greg Gerstner, greg.gerstner@pcc.edu
Term-by-term
Civil and Construction Engineering Technology Advising Guide for 2026-2027
| Term 1: Fall Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Course | Notes | |
| 3 | CCET 100 | Civil Engineering Construction Overview | Geomatics option |
| 3 | CCET 110 | Plan Reading | Geomatics option |
| 4 | GEO 265 | Introduction to GIS | Geomatics requirement |
| 4 | MTH 95 | Intermediate Algebra | Geomatics requirement |
| Term 2: Winter Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Course | Notes | |
| 3 | CCET 120 | Infrastructure | |
| 3 | CCET 140 | Introduction to Civil & Construction Drafting | Geomatics requirement |
| 4 | MTH 111 | College Algebra | Geomatics requirement |
| 4 | WR 121 | College Composition | Geomatics requirement |
| Term 3: Spring Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Course | Notes | |
| 3 | CCET 150 | Civil & Construction Drafting 2 | |
| 4 | COMM option | COMM 111, or 130, or 215 are COMM Options | |
| 5 | MTH 112 | Elementary Functions | Geomatics requirement |
| 4 | PHY 201 | General Physics 1 | Gen Ed |
Summer term
Summer term could be used to take a Writing, Communications or a General Education course or working at an internship.
| Term 4: Fall Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Course | Notes | |
| 4 | CCET 210 | Introduction to Surveying | Geomatics requirement |
| 4 | CCET 215 | Construction Materials | |
| 4 | CCET 225 | Engineered Water Systems | |
| 4 | COMM 140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | Gen Ed |
| Term 5: Winter Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Course | Notes | |
| 3 | CCET 220 | Computer Applications in Surveying | |
| 4 | CCET 240 | Introduction to 3D modeling for Civil & Construction | |
| 3 | CCET 260 | Civil & Construction Project Management | |
| 3 | CCET 270 | Inspection | |
| 4 | Gen Ed | ||
| Term 6: Spring Term | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Course | Notes | |
| 4 | CCET 230 | Intermediate Surveying | Geomatics requirement |
| 4 | CCET 250 | 3D modeling for Civil & Construction 2 | |
| 3 | CCET 275 | Capstone | |
| 4 | WR 227 | Technical & Professional Writing 1 | Geomatics requirement |
| 3-4 | Gen Ed | Social Science General Education Course | |
Program prerequisites
Reading / Writing 115, MTH 65 or placement into MTH 95.
Companies we work with
- Black & Veatch
- City of Portland
- AKS Engineering & Forestry
- Westlake Consultants
- Environmental Management Systems, Inc
- KPFF
- US Forest Service
Frequently asked questions
When can I start?
Currently the program courses start in Fall term. There are non program courses like Math, Writing, Communications and Geography courses that you could get started on any term. Please meet with our advisor to find out more details.
How much does this program cost?
For current program costs please visit the website here. Program costs are updated annually.
Is the program online or in-person?
Both! Many of the program courses are available as a hybrid, which means a portion of the course material will be online and a portion will be in person.
How long will this take to complete?
The program is 6 terms of about 14 to 16 credits a term. It will take two full academic years to complete.
Can I work full time while going to school?
Yes. If you have flexibility in your schedule you can go to school and work. This may mean taking a partial load and would extend the time it would take to complete Most of these courses will be offered during the day.
Catalog link
Catalog: Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
Program outcomes
- Apply analytical techniques and problem-solving skills using the knowledge of fundamental mathematics and technical sciences to address problems encountered in Civil & Construction Engineering Technology.
- Use oral, written, visual and graphic communication skills in interpersonal, team, and group work environments that include technical and non-technical personnel.
- Use 2D and 3D visualization skills, Computer Aided Drawing and Drafting (CADD) software, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to create civil and construction engineering drawings using proper industry standards and
- Use industry-standard practices in civil and construction engineering laboratory techniques, equipment implementation and computational technology to collect, analyze, and interpret data.