Program Overview

Environmental Engineering Program

The Environmental Engineering program at Kennesaw State University is a diverse field of Civil Engineering that covers both traditional water/waste-water treatment and emerging issues of public health. Environmental engineers are trained to solve problems related to sanitation, clean water, and public health.

Program Description

The program provides a comprehensive education with special emphasis on the demands of water pollution, air pollution, water and waste-water treatment, solid and hazardous waste management and treatment, and other emerging environmental issues. The curriculum is tailored to develop professionals who are able to move between the technical and managerial aspects of environmental engineering projects and to serve in key leadership positions within the engineering profession.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers devoted to finding solutions to environmental problems. They are qualified to work for consultants, federal, state, and local governments, and can pursue professional opportunities as an environmental design engineer, permitting engineer, compliance engineer, environmental specialist, water and waste-water engineer, environmental scientist, and more.

Admission Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements. Only admission to Kennesaw State University is required to declare this major.

Engineering Standing Requirements

Students can learn more about engineering standing requirements through the university's resources.

Recommended Courses

• Students should take MATH 1190 or higher.
• Students should take MATH 2202 or higher.
• Students should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in the Natural Sciences, such as PHYS 2211/2211L and PHYS 2212/2212L.

Double Owl Pathways

The program offers a Double Owl Pathway in Environmental Engineering BS / Civil Engineering MS.

Non-Degree Options

• Environmental Engineering Minor

Sample Classes

• CE 3701: Geotechnical Engineering Introduction to fundamental knowledge of soil/foundation engineering for construction projects.
• CE 3703: Environmental Engineering Design Introduction to environmental engineering design of unit processes and pollution abatement systems.
• CE 4363: Environmental Engineering Chemistry Chemical principles and applications needed to develop advanced problem-solving techniques involved with many water/wastewater treatment processes.
• CE 4383: Sustainability for Engineers Emphasis on the concept of sustainability as an extension of current practices and standards by addressing new concerns and constraints of engineering projects.