Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from the University of Mount Union is a four-year, interdisciplinary program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program provides hands-on experiences and internship opportunities throughout the undergraduate career.

About the Program

The civil engineering major at Mount Union offers a leading education that prepares students for meaningful industrial work. The program includes specialized courses in water resource engineering and geotechnical engineering design, allowing students to put classroom theory and knowledge into practice in real settings.

Program Mission and Objectives

The mission of the civil engineering program is to provide a comprehensive, rigorous, hands-on engineering education in a quality and conducive learning environment. The program aims to equip students with the skills and competencies necessary for employment or career advancement as civil engineers.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the University of Mount Union's Civil Engineering Program will achieve:

1. Fulfilling lives by pursuing licensure, advanced studies, and/or alternate career paths.
2. Meaningful work by applying their strong Civil Engineering, problem-solving, business, leadership, and communication skills to meet the expectations of their employers and society.
3. Responsible citizenship by serving the Civil Engineering profession and their community locally, nationally, and internationally.

Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, Civil Engineering students will have achieved the following Student Outcomes:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Curriculum

The curriculum is taught by outstanding engineering faculty with expertise in the many fields that make up civil engineering. Students start their college career with general education courses in chemistry, physics, calculus, and an overall view of the engineering profession, as well as analysis and design. Throughout their years at Mount Union, students engage in a dynamic curriculum that is strongly focused on real-world application.

Careers

Civil engineering graduates are typically among those with the highest starting salaries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, civil engineering is projected to grow 20% over the next decade. Students at the University of Mount Union will be prepared to work on planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining a number of structures, including roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, dams, and water and sewage systems. Civil engineers have the option of working for local, state, or federal government agencies, as well as private practices.

Civil Engineering Quick Facts

• 102 credit hours in the Civil Engineering degree program
• 32 credit hours in the well-rounded Integrative Core
• Travel and make an impact through the required international experience

Opportunities That Matter

The program includes a faculty-led international field experience, where students travel abroad to work on real-world projects. Previous trips have included:

• Traveling to Belize for 10 days to build a stormwater control system and man-made sea wall, as well as researching low-cost sustainable development and renewable energy.
• Building a flood detection system in Abu Dhabi with peers from Al Ain University.
• Assisting in the reconstruction of the water supply of a school district in Belize.