About the Program

Civil engineering is focused on planning, designing, and operating the essential facilities of modern life, from towering skyscrapers and resilient bridges to sustainable water systems. In this ABET-Accredited program, you will learn to tackle pressing global challenges like rebuilding aging infrastructure, managing environmental risks, and creating a more sustainable future. Our curriculum provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and design, preparing you for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in the day-to-day life of communities around the world.

What You'll Study

This program gives you a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of civil engineering and prepares you to work as a civil engineer. You will:

• Earn a degree accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). This is a first step toward a professional engineering license. The structured curriculum of the Civil Engineering degree ensures you fulfill ABET requirements.

• Choose from a number of different areas of focus to tailor your program. Examples of focus areas include: Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Construction Engineering, and Urban Systems, among others. 

• Learn to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and civil engineering to conduct experiments, design structures and systems to creatively solve engineering problems, and communicate ideas effectively. 

• Fulfill course work in structural, construction, and environmental engineering. 

• Gain the knowledge required for careers in consulting, industry and government, as well as for graduate studies in engineering.