Survey and Mapping - Bachelor [4 Years]
$22,438 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Survey and Mapping

  • The Surveying and Mapping Program is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET and offered through the Civil and Construction Engineering Department.
  • The Surveying and Mapping Program is the only ABET-accredited surveying program in the State of Georgia. Students are taught the principles and techniques of field measurements and adjustments, boundary, topographic, geodetic, route and construction surveys.
  • Students apply classroom knowledge in laboratory exercises with modern surveying equipment including theodolites, electronic distance meters, electronic total stations, Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receivers, and optical alignment devices. Mapping topics include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), photogrammetry, and remote sensing.
  • In laboratories, students develop maps from field measurements, design and layout construction projects, plan subdivision developments and establish horizontal and vertical control using satellite geodesy. Computers are used extensively in reducing data, planning field layouts, plotting boundaries, drawing (CAD) plats, and map production.
  • Students also study topics from the Civil Engineering Technology program including elementary structures, fluid mechanics, hydrology, and the design and construction of highways. Courses in mathematics, business principles, and core requirements provide the student with added depth.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition fee $19630 $19630 $19630 $19630
Health Insurance $2808 $2808 $2808 $2808
Total Fees $22438 $22438 $22438 $22438

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 58 90 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1160 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 25 36 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Graduation from high school with a GPA of 2.5 with qualifying test scores-or graduation from high school with a GPA of 2.6 without test scores(If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation must indicate GPA)
  • Official transcripts of ALL student's high school or post-secondary records. English evaluations of all foreign documents will be needed. Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by one of the following credential evaluation services found at naces.org.
    • Students High School transcript will need to have a document-by-document evaluation including GPA.
    • Students College/University transcript will need to have a course-by-course evaluation.
  • Results from your Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT).
  • International students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
  • Completion of the first two levels of English Composition college-level courses with a “C” or higher at an accredited American institution.
  • Successful completion through Level Six of the Kennesaw State University Intensive English Program.