Structural Engineering Technology: Career Associate

The Structural Engineering Technology AS degree is designed for students who intend to pursue a career as an Engineering Technician in the field of Structural Engineering.  Structural Engineering is a large specialty discipline within the broader engineering fields, particularly civil and mechanical. Structural Engineering involves the design and execution of large structural projects such as dams, docks, and bridges, tunnels, airport terminals, and many railroad structures, in addition, to building frames and foundations. It is expected that most graduates with an Associate’s degree are then qualified to function as an assistant to the Engineer. Some students may wish to continue their education towards obtaining a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology to eventually become an Engineer.  The complete program is only available at the Harrisburg Campus. Some of the required courses are available at the York Campus.

Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level employment as technicians, designers, specification writers, drafters, reviewers of shop and structural drawings, construction inspectors, and computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) operators within the Structural Engineering field.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 104 Technical Writing  3 
COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  3 
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
ENGR 102 Engineering & Engineering-Tech Orientation  2
CAD 156 AutoCAD for Architecture  3
GTEC 104 Engineering Materials & Processes  3
GTEC 201 Statics  3
CVTE 103 Surveying  3
CVTE 208 Strength of Materials  3
GTEC 208 Strength of Materials Lab  1
ENGR 271 Design for the Environment  3
SET 201 Intro Structural Engineering Technology  3
SET 202 Structural Design Fundamentals & Concepts  3

Other Required Courses   
MATH 103 College Algebra  (Core C)  3 
MATH 104 Trigonometry  3 
*Program Electives  6 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Assist in the design and development of civil structures using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment

Prepare, interpret, and read technical drawings

Conceptualize ideas and communicate them to other project team members

Analyze static structures

Perform simple member designs

Interpret and apply the appropriate codes, regulations, and standards that govern the practice of structural engineering

Collect and interpret engineering data

Prepare reports, specifications, and manuals under the direction of scientists and engineers

Write and speak effectively

Analyze and interpret accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations