Civil Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree
Build the foundation for a successful career in civil technology with an AAS program. Construct the future.
Overview for Civil Technology AAS
The associate in applied science (AAS) in civil technology is an Associate+Bachelor’s degree program that prepares students to enter and successfully complete a bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering technology in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology. The program offers you unparalleled academic support and students strengthen their skills by taking courses taught by NTID faculty. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.
Students receive a comprehensive foundation in civil engineering fundamentals: engineering graphics, computer aided design applications, construction materials and methods, surveying, statics, strength of materials, and elements of building construction.
You’ll start with an AAS degree in civil technology in RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, which provides you with the courses and credit you need to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program.
Upon completion of your AAS program with a 2.5 or higher grade point average in the program, you will enroll in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology, where you can major in civil engineering technology.
Students must graduate in good standing to enroll in the College of Engineering Technology. Transfer credit will be awarded for courses completed with a grade of B or better for courses coded “NCAD” and “NMTH” and a grade of C or better for other courses.
Learn more about the benefits of pursuing an Associate+Bachelor’s Degree Program.
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Apply for Fall 2026
First-year students can apply for Early Decision II by Jan. 1 to get an admissions and financial aid assessment by mid-January.
Curriculum for 2025-2026 for Civil Technology AAS
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
Admissions and Financial Aid
For the AAS Degree Leading to Bachelor’s Degree (Associate+Bachelor’s Program)
- 2 years of math required; students interested in engineering, math and science transfer programs should have three or more years of math.
- 1 year of science required; students interested in engineering, math and science transfer programs should have two or more years of science.
- Physics is recommended for students interested in engineering.
- English language skills, as evidenced by application materials, determine associate degree options.
Specific English, Mathematics and Science Requirements and other Recommendations
- English: Placement into a First Year Writing course, such as FYW: Writing Seminar (UWRT-150) or Critical Reading and Writing (UWRT-100).
- Mathematics: Placement into NTID’s Advanced Math (NMTH-275) course or higher
- Science: Readiness after a single NTID science course, Concepts of College Physics (NSCI-270), for entry into RIT's College of Science Physics I (PHYS-111) course.
- ACT (optional): The ACT middle 50% composite score is 18-21 (20 Math, 16 Reading).
Financial Aid and Scholarships
100% of all incoming first-year and transfer students receive aid.
RIT’s personalized and comprehensive financial aid program includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs. When all these are put to work, your actual cost may be much lower than the published estimated cost of attendance.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships
Contact
Department of Engineering Studies