Our bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering with an emphasis on environmental engineering offers you the opportunity to develop fundamental expertise plus a specialized area of interest.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Programs
As an undergraduate student in civil engineering, you’ll develop the technical skills you need to improve our world while learning to solve problems and effectively communicate results to others. Through a combination of required design courses and beyond-the-classroom learning experiences, you’ll learn how to work productively in multidisciplinary teams and understand the implications of the systems and structures you’ll design.
Beginning with fundamental science and mathematics courses, our undergraduate courses in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering incorporates engineering science and design opportunities to create an enriching learning experience. Integrated coursework, design experiences, and lab research will give you a hands-on understanding of the principles you study in the classroom. Beginning freshman year and culminating in a capstone senior design course, our curriculum emphasizes the design experience and its ethical, social, economic, and safety issues while incorporating technical, team problem-solving and communication skills. You’ll learn to think logically and critically, applying your technical knowledge to the design and synthesis of complex civil and environmental engineering projects.
Want to major in civil engineering and begin building your future in environmental and civil engineering? You’ll benefit from declaring your major freshman year, when the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering curriculum begins to differ from other engineering programs. Due to scheduling of required courses, delaying your choice of major may delay your graduation as well.
The Russ College Office of Professional Experiences can connect you with co-op and internship opportunities to develop your technical expertise while earning an income and still in school.
Our Undergraduate Programs
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Accelerated Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers an Accelerated Graduate Pathway in Civil Engineering where students can combine both bachelor's and master's degree studies and earn their degrees more quickly.
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Construction Management Certificate
A Construction Management Certificate is available for those who wish to become specialized in the area of construction management.
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Land Surveying Licensure
To achieve licensure as a professional land surveyor, states and U.S. territories require that individuals meet certain educational and work-related requirements and pass the necessary examinations.
Get Hands-On Experience
Conduct your own research in a professor's lab. Intern in several industries to sample possible career fields. And more.
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Design a Capstone Project
For your capstone senior design course, choose from land development, environmental or water resources, structures and foundations, or a special project incorporating technical, team problem-solving and communication skills.
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Get Involved in Engineering Student Organizations
Get to know engineering students from across the college, tackle challenges design challenges, and pursue your passions outside of the classroom with a student organization or competition team.
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Explore Internships in Your Career Planning
Don’t wait until after graduation to develop your career. With an engineering internship, you’ll get hands-on experience in real-world work environments.
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Elevate Your Future with the Robe Leadership Institute
The Robe Leadership Institute in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology offers an exclusive, transformative seminar each fall designed specifically for junior and senior engineering students.
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Become an Engineering Ambassador
Develop your leadership experience in one of the Russ College's most visible programs, the Karol A. and Jo Ondick Engineering Ambassadors Program.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at 740.593.1465.