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Civil Engineering, B.S.

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ABET-accredited

Only school in Pennsylvania's State System with 6 ABET accredited programs

Licensure Prep

Prepares students for FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam

Focus on sustainable and environmentally-conscious design

Curriculum includes structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation, hydraulics, and surveying

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The Civil Engineering program allows student engineers to design and maintain infrastructure that supports communities, such as bridges and roads to water treatment systems. Ship’s ABET-accredited program combines engineering principles with real-world experience. It is the only civil engineering degree offered in the Pennsylvania State System, offering students access to both an affordable and high-quality education. 

The program covers structural design, environmental considerations, and sustainable construction practices. Students graduate well-positioned for roles in construction, municipalities, consulting, or to pursue an FE or PE licensure.

Course work for Civil Engineering, B.S.

The program requires 128 credits including the university's general education curriculum. For full course descriptions, please visit the undergraduate catalog.

The Shippensburg University General Education Program is the university curriculum that is shared by all undergraduate students. Details for courses you will take can be found here.

General Education requirements specific for this major

  • Quantitative (Q): MATH 211 
  • Global Perspectives (G): ECON 101 
  • Critical Reasoning (R): ENGR 110 
  • Natural World (N): ESSC 110 
  • Natural World (N): CHEM 121 
  • Natural World (N): PHYS 205 
  • Creative (C): MCAE 100 

  • ENGR 100 - Engineering Seminar I 
  • ENGR 120 - Programming for Engineers 
  • ENGR 200 - Engineering Seminar II 
  • ENGR 300 - Engineering Seminar III 

  • MATH 212 - Calculus II 
  • MATH 213 - Calculus III 
  • MATH 322 - Differential Equations 
  • MATH 375 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers 

  • PHYS 124 - Physics Ib Laboratory 
  • PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II 
  • PHYS 126 - Physics IIb Laboratory 
  • CHEM 125 - Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions 

  • MCAE 200 - Statics 
  • MCAE 210 - Dynamics 
  • MCAE 220 - Fluids 
  • MCAE 230 - Mechanics of Materials 
  • CIVE 110 - Introduction to Surveying 
  • CIVE 300 - Structural Analysis 
  • CIVE 320 - Construction Methods and Materials 
  • CIVE 330 - Environmental Engineering 
  • CIVE 340 - Reinforced Concrete Structures 
  • CIVE 350 - Soil Mechanics 
  • CIVE 420 - Transportation Engineering 
  • CIVE 499 - Civil Engineering Capstone 
  • Technical Elective CIVE 300 or 400 level course or Internship

  • CIVE 310 - Design of Steel Structures 
  • CIVE 400 - Construction Project Management
  • CIVE 410 - Foundation Engineering 
  • CIVE 460 - Highway Engineering and Design 

Course work for Environmental Engineering Concentration

The program requires 134 credits including the university's general education curriculum. For full course descriptions, please visit the undergraduate catalog.

The Shippensburg University General Education Program is the university curriculum that is shared by all undergraduate students. Details for courses you will take can be found here.

General Education requirements specific for this major

  • Quantitative (Q): MATH 211 
  • Global Perspectives (G): ECON 101 
  • Critical Reasoning (R): ENGR 110 
  • Natural World (N): ESSC 110 
  • Natural World (N): CHEM 121 
  • Natural World (N): PHYS 205 
  • Creative (C): MCAE 100 

  • ENGR 100 - Engineering Seminar I 
  • ENGR 120 - Programming for Engineers 
  • ENGR 200 - Engineering Seminar II 
  • ENGR 300 - Engineering Seminar III 

  • MATH 212 - Calculus II 
  • MATH 213 - Calculus III 
  • MATH 322 - Differential Equations 
  • MATH 375 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers 

  • PHYS 124 - Physics Ib Laboratory 
  • PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II 
  • PHYS 126 - Physics IIb Laboratory 
  • CHEM 125 - Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions 

  • MCAE 200 - Statics 
  • MCAE 210 - Dynamics 
  • MCAE 220 - Fluids 
  • MCAE 230 - Mechanics of Materials 
  • CIVE 110 - Introduction to Surveying 
  • CIVE 300 - Structural Analysis 
  • CIVE 320 - Construction Methods and Materials 
  • CIVE 330 - Environmental Engineering 
  • CIVE 340 - Reinforced Concrete Structures 
  • CIVE 350 - Soil Mechanics 
  • CIVE 420 - Transportation Engineering 
  • CIVE 499 - Civil Engineering Capstone 
  • Civil Engineering, Geography, or Earth Science Elective

  • CIVE 331 - Hydraulic Engineering 
  • CIVE 436 - Engineering Hydrology 
  • CIVE 440 - Water and Wastewater Treatment 
  • CIVE 450 - Waste Management 

Accreditation Information

The Civil Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, placing Shippensburg University among 46 Pennsylvania colleges and universities that have ABET-accredited programs. For more information on ABET, visit ABET Information.

ABET accreditation means that the national accrediting organization has spent time on our campus making sure that our curriculum meets national standards, our faculty are well-supported and current in the discipline, and our infrastructure is up-to-date and well-supported. It is your assurance that, not only is our program strong today, but we have also laid the foundation so that it will continue to be strong in the future.

The graduates of the Civil Engineering program will be prepared to achieve the following career objectives:

  • Satisfying work in a field of their choice (corporate or academic)
    • Have obtained a satisfying position
    • Have confidence in their ability to move to their next position of choice
  • Continue to be an effective and productive member of his/her workplace by applying the fundamentals taught in our program
    • Effective problem solving skills
    • Effective communication
    • Critical thinking
    • Sound business practices
    • Professional standards
    • Behaving in accordance with professional ethics
  • Remain a member of his/her larger community by
    • Participating actively in professional organizations
    • Using expertise through volunteering
  • Continue to learn and develop within his/her field of interest by participating in
    • Workshops/Training
    • Certifications
    • Graduate School
    • Self study
  • Expand breadth of scope and leadership rol and advance toward one or more of the following career paths: technical, managerial, or business.

The expected outcomes of this program give students the ability to:

  1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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. communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
  4. 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. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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