The ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program prepares students for a wide variety of careers including the design, inspection, and management of structures, transportation systems, and environmental systems. The program offers two tracks. Students can pursue a traditional civil engineering program allowing students to specialize in transportation, structures, or advanced project modeling. Students can also earn a concentration in environmental engineering. The distinguishing feature of all our engineering programs is the careful balance between teaching theory and hands-on experience. Our goal is to prepare students to use the latest technology to meet the demands of the Commonwealth and to be practical engineers throughout their career.
Demand for civil engineers continues to be strong. Graduates will have the skills necessary to work as civil engineers or go on to earn the Professional Engineer license.
Graduates will be prepared and encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, the first step to earning their Professional Engineering certificate. Some of our graduates will be expected to go onto earn master's and doctoral degrees in engineering, while others may choose a career track towards project management and work towards a Master of Business Administration.
Ultimately, graduates of this program must be able to analyze and solve complex problems, work to deadlines and under pressure, communicate with others across disciplines, and identify cost/value trade-offs within the social, cultural, economic, environmental, health and safety, and ethical aspects of a project.
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.
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.