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Surveying, AAS


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This program prepares students to enter the land surveying profession as technicians, instrument persons, drafters, and/or office technicians. The philosophy of the program is that all students are potentially seeking a professional land surveyor license. Success in the surveying program requires an above average proficiency in math and strong English skills. Upon completion of the program, students will

  • Operate current instrumentation to search for field evidence, take and reduce field notes, and stake construction projects and boundary monumentation;
  • Function in office activities including calculator operations, computer data entry and analysis, manual and computer drafting of various survey-related drawings, and records research;
  • Enter a geographic information system entry-level position; and
  • Possess sufficient theoretical and practical surveying knowledge to sit for the Land Surveyor Intern exam.

Required Courses


First Year


Second Year


Total Credits: 69-71


1Another math sequence, which includes coursework through Calculus, may be substituted.

2Another physical science class may be substituted with advisor approval.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Additional Professional Development Program Offering:


Program Information


  • This program meets the educational requirements for licensing set by the Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
  • Success in the surveying program requires an above average proficiency in math and strong English skills.  A minimum grade of “C-” must be achieved in all required surveying and math courses.
  • Out-of-state students from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are eligible to apply for reduced tuition under the terms of the Western Undergraduate  Exchange (WUE). Contact the Admissions Office at (406) 756-3851 for details.
  • Students lacking a proficient background in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and/or English, will be advised to complete the survey degree program in three, rather than two, years. 

Opportunities After Graduation


  • Upon completion of this degree, the Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) exam can be taken.  In Montana, an additional six years of experience under the supervision of a licensed surveyor is required before the actual licensing (LS) exam can be taken. Students seeking to become licensed in other states should verify specific state educational and experience requirements.

Advising Information:


For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center or the Program Advisor. 

Student Support Center Advisor Program Advisor
Russ Lamson Corryn Greenawalt
LRC 129 RH 164
(406) 756-3885 (406) 756-3913
rlamson@fvcc.edu cgreenawalt@fvcc.edu

 

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