Program Overview

Program Overview

The Cross Disciplinary Studies Minor in Heavy Civil is designed to prepare Construction Management and Civil Engineering students for careers in the heavy civil sector of the construction industry. Graduates in this field will have careers in the heavy civil sector of the construction industry, where they will help manage heavy civil projects such as highways, bridges, dams, water treatment facilities, power plants, and other large-scale infrastructure throughout the US and the world.

Program Details

This minor is intended for students in the CM and CEENV Departments and acceptance to the minor is competitive.

Minor Requirements

Coursework will be completed in both departments leading to common upper division courses, two courses specific for the heavy civil minor, and a heavy civil internship required in the summer of the student's second or third year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Heavy Civil Minor will be prepared for careers in the heavy civil sector of the construction industry, with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects such as:

• Highways
• Bridges
• Dams
• Water treatment facilities
• Power plants
  • Other large-scale infrastructure projects throughout the US and the world.