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The Surveying and Mapping program Why study Surveying and Mapping at SPSU? Our Surveying and Mapping program is one of only a handful across the nation. Here, students are taught the principles and techniques of field measurements and adjustments, and the particulars of boundary, topographic, geodetic route, and construction surveys. Projects blend classroom knowledge with practical exercises and the latest GIS and GPS technology. About the program Nearly all of our classes are lab-based, so our students develop the critical thinking needed to work in this field. Using a variety of tools, students become adept at creating maps from field measurements, designing and laying out construction projects, and planning subdivision developments. Field exercises, which take place right on campus, help prepare you to work in the private sector, government and utilities, or engineering practices. The faculty All of the faculty are registered as land surveyors or professional engineers. Faculty members bring current and relevant industry practice to the classroom. Are there learning opportunities outside the classroom? The majority of our students participate in co-op, summer or part-time employment programs while they are studying at SPSU. What can I do with a Surveying and Mapping degree? Approximately 75% of our graduates begin their careers in subdivision and boundary surveying, and eventually two-thirds of them own their own businesses. Starting salaries for our Surveying and Mapping graduates averaged $33,000 in 2001-02, and can potentially top six figures. Will I find employment? Surveying and Mapping graduates are heavily recruited in the industry. Many of our students are recruited by residential and commercial development firms in Marietta and throughout the Atlanta metro area. |
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