Program Overview

Cadastral/Land Surveying

The University of Wyoming offers a distance learning program in Cadastral and Land Surveying, providing students with the opportunity to earn a 30-hour Cadastral Survey Certificate or an 18-hour minor in Land Surveying.

Program Overview

The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed entirely online, allowing students to maintain their current job while earning their certificate or minor. The Cadastral Survey Certificate emphasizes boundary law, particularly as it pertains to the Western United States, and prepares students for the Fundamentals of Surveying Exam.

Land Surveying Minor

The Land Surveying Minor can be attached to the University of Wyoming's Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership degree, which is also available online, or any other University of Wyoming bachelor's degree. This minor is ideal for students who wish to pursue licensure as a professional land surveyor in states requiring a bachelor's degree.

Licensure Information

The online Land Surveying program provides students with the necessary courses to complete the academic requirements for licensure in their jurisdiction. Students who have already earned a degree can take advantage of this program to fulfill the academic requirements for licensure.

Program Highlights

• Scholarships: Students can take advantage of scholarship opportunities for Land Surveying students.
• Faculty: The program is taught by faculty with professional experience as land surveyors, who can help students apply new concepts immediately.
• Online Learning Delivery: The program consists of downloadable, pre-recorded lectures and weekly teleconferences with instructors, allowing students to maintain their current work schedule.
• Great Job Prospects: University of Wyoming Land Surveying students are often offered jobs before they graduate.

What Can You Do With a Certificate in Land Surveying?

Demand is high for licensed land surveyors, and the University of Wyoming's Land Surveying certificate or minor puts students on the path to pursue licensure as a professional land surveyor. Graduates can work in various settings, including:

• R&R Engineers-Surveyors Inc.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Witness Tree Forestry and Surveying LLC
• Schofield, Barbini and Hoehn Inc
• Cache Landmark Engineering
• Civic Engineering and IT Inc.

Land and Cadastral Surveying

• Land Surveying: The science of measuring and mapping the physical features of the earth, using tools and technology to determine distances, angles, and elevations to create accurate maps and plans.
• Cadastral Surveying: A specialized type of land surveying that focuses on defining and documenting legal property boundaries, creating records that show land ownership, parcel size, and boundary lines.

Related Programs

Students interested in the Cadastral Land Surveying certificate program may also be interested in:

• B.S. in Construction Management
• B.S. in Architectural Engineering
• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• B.A.S. in Organizational Leadership
• B.S. in Geography
• Undergraduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Departments

The program is offered through the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management.