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