Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science is offering a new bachelor's degree program in Geomatics Engineering to help alleviate the shortage of trained land-surveyor professionals. This new, unique program, that started the Fall 2007 semester, was created in response to the 2005 change in Florida Statutes requiring that individuals seeking state licensure as professional land surveyors be trained at the baccalaureate level. Faculty and staff headquartered at the FAU Treasure Coast campus in Port St. Lucie will have the ability to deliver the program throughout South Florida.

Many potential students are working professionals with two-year degrees seeking to upgrade their professional skills and are unable to attend classes during normal working hours. To meet this need, the College of Engineering and Computer Science will offer upper-level courses in a blended system of delivery that best fits the requirements of each course and the needs of students.

The undergraduate program in geomatics engineering at FAU will lead to a 120-credit, four-year bachelor of science degree in geomatics engineering (BSGE). This program will provide students with the professional skills required for today's geospatial specialist.

The Geomatics Engineering curriculum has been designed to meet all requirements for accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Graduation from an ABET- accredited program is the universally accepted education credential required for professional registration. Accreditation reviews are possible only after a program has produced its first graduate. Such a review will be requested at the first available opportunity; an ABET retroactive provision covers students who graduate prior to award of accreditation. The curriculum also is consistent with all requirements for SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation.