Environmental Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Our program is perfect for students interested in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems and the development of remediation devices.
Begin Your Journey
- Gain the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the industry.
- Receive hands-on instruction from industry professionals with a wide variety of real-world expertise.
- Participate in work-based learning opportunities with local companies to gain experience, college credit, and valuable connections.
Environmental Engineering Technology is a growing field. Local engineering, construction, and testing agencies recruit from our classes. Students who transfer and obtain a four-year degree will qualify to work as Environmental Engineers and Construction Managers. Explore a career in environmental engineering.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
| ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* | $5,624.00 | $19,832.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Technology Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| General Education Course fees | $0-100.00 | $0-100.00 |
| Additional Program fees | $0-300.00 | $0-300.00 |
| Program Travel fees | $0-1,000.00 | $0-1,000.00 |
| Textbooks | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
| Supplies | $200.00 | $200.00 |
*Program credit hours: 74 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.
* This program is financial aid eligible.
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| BPR-130 | Print Reading-Construction | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CEG-115 | Intro to Tech & Sustainability | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CEG-115A | Tech & Sustainability Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| CEG-210 | Construction Mtls & Methods | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| EGR-110 or | Intro to Engineering Tech or | |||
|
Intro to Engineering
|
1 | 2 | 2 | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| *** | Technology Elective | 1-3 | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Credit Hours | 12-14 | 13-15 | 18-19 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| CEG-111 | Intro to Gis and Gnss | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CEG-235 | Project Management/Estimating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| EGR-120 | Eng and Design Graphics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ENG-112 or | Writing/Research in the Disc or | |||
|
Prof Research & Reporting
|
3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MAT*** | MAT-121 or MAT-171 | 2-3 | 2 | 3-4 |
| Credit Hours | 11-12 | 11 | 16-17 | |
| Third Semester (Summer) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| EGR-251 | Statics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SRV-110 | Surveying I | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| *** | Social/Beh Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | 8 | 10 | |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| CEG-211 | Hydrology & Erosion Control | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CIV-111 | Soils and Foundations | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| SRV-111 | Surveying II | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| SST-140 | Green Bldg & Design Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| *** | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | 13 | 17 | |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| CEG-212 | Intro to Environmental Tech | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CEG-230 | Subdivision Planning & Design | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ENV-226 | Environmental Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | 12 | 13 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 74 | |||
| Technology Electives: | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| EGR-125 | Appl Software for Tech | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| UAS-110 | Intro to UAS Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| UAS-115 | Small UAS Certification | 2 | 0 | 2 |
* This program is financial aid eligible.
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| CEG-115 | Intro to Tech & Sustainability | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| CEG-115A | Tech & Sustainability Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| SST-140 | Green Bldg & Design Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| CEG-111 | Intro to Gis and Gnss | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| CHM-151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EGR-120 | Eng and Design Graphics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | 9 | 11 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 18 | |||
Our Engineering and Construction Technologies graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year degrees in Architectural Technology & Design, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Geomatics (Surveying) and Sustainable Building Systems. These 4-year degree opportunities are available through the following North Carolina universities.**
**Students must contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.
Contact
Matthew Sheffield, Coordinator
170 Little Hall
(910) 246-4940
sheffieldm@sandhills.edu
Ed Spitler, Department Chair
163 Little Hall
(910) 695-3797
spitlere@sandhills.edu
Ginny Ferguson, Coordinator
114 Steed Hall
(910) 695-3882
fergusonv@sandhills.edu
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