isonthejazz
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(I used this in the intro and I think that this is the most appropriate forum to post this thread)
Hello fellas!
My name is Brent Richards and I have picked up allot of information that I needed from this forum. I plan to be a supporter. I was looking to go to school for civil engineering here in Missouri. I found that I would prefer to do the more "hands on" approach over the theoretical approach a PE would acquire. So that means a school program in engineering technology. I don't want just an associates and there is a school nearby that offers a bachelors in engineering technology with an civil engineering and design option: http://www.ucmo.edu/...uments/ENGT.pdf
From what I researched though is that a B.A.S. degree in civil tech gives you higher pay and a different title than a technician, applied engineer or technologist is the terms they use I believe. The more "hands on" approach is what I like most about the technician side of engineering. And in some states, I can sit for a p.e. certification after so many years of experience and taking the higher level math, physics and chemistry classes an associate in engineering can provide so I could farther my career options. I would take these courses because it would seem unfair if I got an P.E. certification and I work with engineers who have. It seems smarter for me to go this route over a bachelors in engineering from say Missouri Science and Technology cause I feel that I could come out of school with a B.S.E.T. and be confident I what I am doing and be more well rounded. I would like to get a surveying and building codes certifications as well as be a very good drafter so I can provide these assets to a firm and routinely practice them.I believe that this school will give me that kind of education. I am 36 years old currently and I feel that may also close some doors of opportunity for me so I was thinking that with the applied science degree it may not be as much of an issue when I apply. I am just trying to be realistic about this. I enjoy wearing many hats at a job so the more skills I learn, the better equipped I am to fill a role with many responsibilities. But if an A.A.S. is really all that I would need to get started on the technology side of Civil Engineering, and the rest is kind of a waste, then maybe I should think about that. But my gut keeps telling me that a B.A.S. in engineering tech will make me a bigger asset and land me a good job with more stability and respect. But I do value a working engineer's opinion. I am thinking of the job outlook at this point. Would anyone have any insight about the opportunities a program like this would help me get and would it help me get and keep a job in this economy?
Hello fellas!
My name is Brent Richards and I have picked up allot of information that I needed from this forum. I plan to be a supporter. I was looking to go to school for civil engineering here in Missouri. I found that I would prefer to do the more "hands on" approach over the theoretical approach a PE would acquire. So that means a school program in engineering technology. I don't want just an associates and there is a school nearby that offers a bachelors in engineering technology with an civil engineering and design option: http://www.ucmo.edu/...uments/ENGT.pdf
From what I researched though is that a B.A.S. degree in civil tech gives you higher pay and a different title than a technician, applied engineer or technologist is the terms they use I believe. The more "hands on" approach is what I like most about the technician side of engineering. And in some states, I can sit for a p.e. certification after so many years of experience and taking the higher level math, physics and chemistry classes an associate in engineering can provide so I could farther my career options. I would take these courses because it would seem unfair if I got an P.E. certification and I work with engineers who have. It seems smarter for me to go this route over a bachelors in engineering from say Missouri Science and Technology cause I feel that I could come out of school with a B.S.E.T. and be confident I what I am doing and be more well rounded. I would like to get a surveying and building codes certifications as well as be a very good drafter so I can provide these assets to a firm and routinely practice them.I believe that this school will give me that kind of education. I am 36 years old currently and I feel that may also close some doors of opportunity for me so I was thinking that with the applied science degree it may not be as much of an issue when I apply. I am just trying to be realistic about this. I enjoy wearing many hats at a job so the more skills I learn, the better equipped I am to fill a role with many responsibilities. But if an A.A.S. is really all that I would need to get started on the technology side of Civil Engineering, and the rest is kind of a waste, then maybe I should think about that. But my gut keeps telling me that a B.A.S. in engineering tech will make me a bigger asset and land me a good job with more stability and respect. But I do value a working engineer's opinion. I am thinking of the job outlook at this point. Would anyone have any insight about the opportunities a program like this would help me get and would it help me get and keep a job in this economy?