Program Overview

Program Overview

The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Cal Poly is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of civil and environmental engineering, including structural analysis, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering.

Program Details

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and is designed to prepare students for careers in the civil and environmental industry or for graduate study. The program requires 30 units of coursework, including:

• 18 units of core coursework
  • Core coursework covers fundamental principles of civil and environmental engineering
• 12 units of elective coursework
  • Elective coursework allows students to specialize in areas of interest

Thesis or Project Requirement

Students must also complete a thesis or project, which involves the design, development, and testing of a civil and environmental-related project.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program requires:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of prerequisite coursework in:
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Engineering

Career Outcomes

Career outcomes for graduates of the program include positions as:

• Civil engineers
• Environmental engineers
• Transportation engineers