Accreditation

• To understand, apply and develop fundamental knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
• To attain advanced qualification in both specialization and breadth
• To understand and apply business sensitive criteria in meeting professional responsibilities
• To incorporate societal sensitive criteria into professional decisions
• To develop forward-thinking attitudes that enhance lifelong learning, diversity, equity, inclusion, communication, and exemplary practice 

The Civil Engineering Program from the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is using the following Student Outcomes:

• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Materials Science
• Engineering Mechanics
• Experimental Methods and Data Analysis
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Engineering Economics
• Risk and Uncertainty
• Breadth in Civil Engineering Areas
• Design
• Depth in a Civil Engineering Area
• Sustainability
• Communication
• Teamwork and Leadership
• Lifelong Learning
• Professional Attitudes
• Professional Responsibilities
• Ethical Responsibilities

The civil engineering program SOs incorporate the following ABET Student Outcomes:

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

Academic Year The current overall undergraduate enrollment is the Civil Engineering Department is 335 students distributed over all four years of study (as of Fall 2024).

In the 2023-2024 academic year, the Civil Engineering Department awarded 118 Bachelor of Science degrees.