Civil Engineering, B.S.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is to provide an educational program attuned to the unique abilities of students that will prepare them to become productive civil engineers contributing to the welfare, quality of life, protection, and advancement of the community.

Educational Objectives

Recent graduates of the Civil Engineering Program will distinguish themselves in their chosen discipline. To properly fulfill the mission, the program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering are the following:

• Objective 1 - Graduates employed as Civil Engineers with designations of at least Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and will demonstrate the ability to work productively in the main areas of civil engineering.
• Objective 2 - Graduates who demonstrate the ability to function effectively on intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams or be in the process of completing post-baccalaureate studies or expanding their proficiency in civil engineering.
• Objective 3 - Graduates who continue to learn and adapt to changing technologies, procedures and concepts in civil engineering.
• Objective 4 - Graduates who demonstrate that they possess the skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively in roles of leadership and service in the communities where they will live and work, and that they are contributing to the welfare, quality of life, protection, and advancement of the community.

Program Requirements

The Civil Engineering major must complete 120 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

The Civil Engineering program requires students to take design courses in at least four of the following major areas within Civil Engineering:

Accreditation

The undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET).

Career Opportunities

Civil engineers are employed in the planning, designing, construction and management of transportation, environmental, water resources, geotechnical and structural systems. They may work in private practice, government, and industry. Many civil engineers are licensed as professional engineers in the state in which they practice. Some civil engineers are employed in universities, teaching and research, which usually requires an advanced degree. Civil engineers are in demand in construction, transportation, and government, and Bachelor of Science degree holders in Civil Engineering generally receive excellent starting salaries.