Program Overview

Program Overview

The Civil Engineering BS program is a four-year course of study that prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of civil engineering. The program imparts essential knowledge, tools, and skills necessary for civil engineering graduates to become successful engineers and life-long learners.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the program gain the ability to understand and apply mathematics, science, and engineering science to solve engineering problems. They have the ability to design modern engineering systems, to work on multidisciplinary teams, and to communicate by written and graphical means.

Research Opportunities

Undergraduates have the opportunity for research experience by working on the many research projects conducted by the department.

Program Goals

The program strives to instill a spirit of service and leadership among the students. Development of leadership skills, awareness of professional ethics, and participation in student organizations prepare the Civil Engineering BS graduate for professional practice.

Career Paths

Many graduates continue their education by obtaining a M.S.C.E., MBA, and/or Ph.D.

Program Outcomes

• Graduates are prepared to enter the professional practice of civil engineering
  • With essential knowledge, tools, and skills necessary for success
  • As life-long learners
• Graduates have the ability to
  • Understand and apply mathematics, science, and engineering science
  • Design modern engineering systems
  • Work on multidisciplinary teams
  • Communicate by written and graphical means