Civil Engineering Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

This major is no longer being offered.

You have an analytical mindset. And problem-solving skills that top the charts. Hone your talents and apply them with a degree in civil engineering. Working with the latest technology in this ABET-accredited program, you will learn what it takes to build the infrastructure of tomorrow. And in the field, you’ll work alongside designers to execute and maintain vital public structures like roads, highways, and bridges.

Students testing soil samples
 
 

100%

Overall Placement

64%

Hired BEFORE Graduation

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Option

Careers

  • Engineering aide
  • Materials technician
  • Transportation inspector
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

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Virtual Tour

Meet instructor Drew Potts, a handful of alumni working in the field, and a current civil engineering student, for a diverse look at this dynamic career field.

Wildcat Spotlight - Dylan Klemas

Meet Dylan—civil engineering student and face-off midfielder for the men’s lacrosse team. Proudly wearing number 9 to honor is uncle who played for the Welsh national team, Dylan is thriving athletically and academically. Check out his story and learn what he loves about the tight-knit community he found at Penn College.

Facilities: Interactive, hands-on labs

  • Geotechnical & Liquid Bituminous Materials Lab
  • Sample Preparation Lab
  • Shaker Room & Aggregates Lab
  • Bituminous Mixtures Lab
  • Concrete Compression & Utility Lab

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ABET-Accredited Program

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Internship: Your knowledge in practice

Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.

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Student Life: Lead and put your skills to the test

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE promotes an industrial knowledge of civil engineering, engages students outside of the classroom, and expands a positive recognition of the civil engineering profession.

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Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

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Penn College News:

College honors military service during Veterans Week

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In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Penn College News extends its thanks to all who have served or continue to serve in the U.S. military. Across campus, 155…

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Students in the Culinary Capstone & Sustainability and Beverage Management & Service Applications courses recently participated in an immersive series of…

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Six Pennsylvania College of Technology information technology students and their instructor, Rick Crossen, attended the recent IBM TechXchange in Atlanta. The…

Penn College students earn recognition at ‘The Real Show 2026’

November 05, 2026

Five Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design students received awards for their entries to “The Real Show 2026.”

Penn College receives grant for educational equipment upgrades

November 05, 2026

Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $269,458 Perkins V grant to support the purchase of new instructional equipment for several associate…

College learns of Paul ‘Babe’ Mayer’s death

November 04, 2026

Paul A. “Babe” Mayer, faculty emeritus, exercise science, died on Oct. 31. Mayer retired from Penn College as an associate professor in December 2014 and was…

Penn College expands admission criteria for LPN to RN program

November 04, 2026

Pennsylvania College of Technology has expanded admission criteria for the LPN to RN associate degree program. In response to the growing demand for registered…

Reber receives American Concrete Institute education award

November 04, 2026

Pennsylvania College of Technology building construction technology instructor Franklin H. Reber Jr. was presented the American Concrete Institute’s Clyde E.…

Student Engagement event is a smash hit

November 03, 2026

Student Engagement and First-Year Transitions arranged a fun way for students to release their mid-semester tensions, courtesy of a car and a few hammers.

Tis the season for treats (and a few tricks)

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The anticipation of Halloween brought out frights and delights across campus. From attending the Penn College Music Makers’ “Doom Fest” music festival to…

Study Abroad: Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

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Student Experience:

Penn College students visit High Steel

Real world applications

Students in the Steel Design course traveled to High Steel Structures LLC, one of the nation’s leading fabricators of structural steel, to learn about bridge girder fabrication. “The concepts students learn in my class are seen up close and very personal at High Steel Structures,” said Potts, assistant professor of civil engineering technology.

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Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

Prospective students should be aware that licensure requirements for work in this profession vary by state. The Civil Engineering Technology program meets the educational requirements for licensure within the state of Pennsylvania. We have not determined if graduates of our program will be eligible for licensure in other states; therefore, students intending to seek employment in states other than PENNSYLVANIA are asked to contact the state licensing board of the state they wish to seek licensing to confirm that our program meets the requirements of the state where you intend to work. More information can be found on the the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website.

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification Exams:

  • Civil Technology A.A.S. graduates qualify to take the certification exams for certified technician in the general knowledge category upon graduation, and with approved additional work experience can take exams to become certified in a variety of work areas.
  • Civil Engineering Technology B.S. graduates can become NICET certified as engineering technologists; however, most graduates take the exams to become licensed professional engineers.