Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering from George Mason University prepares students for engineering practice, emphasizing practical applications and design methods. Graduates are expected to engage in engineering practice, participate in public discussions, stay current in the field, and obtain professional licensing. The program is accredited by ABET and offers various specialty areas for technical electives, including construction engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering program provides a strong foundation in the theory and design methods of civil and infrastructure engineering, preparing students for engineering practice. The program emphasizes practical applications through classroom learning, laboratory work, and field experiences.

Educational Objectives:

Graduates of the program are expected to:

• Engage in the engineering practice: Plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain sustainable infrastructure.
• Participate in public discussions: Provide professional guidance on infrastructure issues in urban, suburban, and exurban settings.
• Stay current: Continuously learn through professional conferences, graduate school, and self-learning experiences.

Careers:

Civil engineering graduates find careers in:

• Local, state, and federal government organizations
• Architectural and engineering firms specializing in:
• Land development
• Transportation
• Water resources
• Environment
• Structures
• Geotechnical
• Construction
• Other related fields
The program also prepares students for graduate studies in sophisticated practice, research, and teaching.

Outline:

Degree Requirements:

• Total credits: 123-125
• Civil Engineering: 40 credits
• Computing: 3 credits
• Technical Electives: 24 credits (12 credits from four different specialty areas, 12 credits from any CEIE 4XX course)
• Mathematics: 14-16 credits
• Physics: 9 credits
• Chemistry: 4 credits
• Biology: 3 credits
• Statistics: 3 credits
• Communication and Economics: 6 credits
• Writing-Intensive Requirement: Satisfied by CEIE 301
• Additional Mason Core: 15 credits (6 credits of written communication, 3 credits of literature, and courses in two of the following three areas: arts, global understanding and global history)

Specialty Areas for Technical Electives:

• Construction Engineering: CEIE 471/571, CEIE 472/572, CEIE 474/574, CEIE 476/576, CEIE 478/578
• Environmental Engineering: CEIE 450/550, CEIE 451/551, CEIE 452, CEIE 453/553, CEIE 454, CEIE 457/557
• Geotechnical Engineering: CEIE 432/532, CEIE 435/535
• Structural Engineering: CEIE 412/512, CEIE 413/513, CEIE 414
• Transportation Engineering: CEIE 461/561, CEIE 462/562

Other:

• Green Leaf Program: This program is designated as a Green Leaf program.
• Change of Major: See Change of Major for more information.
• Program Requirements: Students must complete all math, science, and College of Engineering and Computing courses with a grade of C or better.
• Prerequisites: The prerequisite structure for courses is extensive.
Sample schedules are available from the department.
• Academic Advising: Students are required to see their academic advisor at least once each year.
• Termination from the Major: Students who do not successfully complete a required math, science, or College of Engineering and Computing course within three attempts will be terminated from the major.
• Honors Program: The department offers an Honors Program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering for highly motivated students.
• Accelerated Master's Options: The program offers accelerated Master's degree options in:
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Environmental Science and Policy
• Operations Research
• Systems Engineering