Academic Catalog 2025-2026 
    
    Jul 27, 2025  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Civil Engineering, B.S.


Course requirements with a typical schedule are given below.  Students should consult with their academic advisor about the scheduling and sequencing of courses.  A total of 40 courses is required for the major.

Requirements for the Major


A total of 40 courses including the following:

 

Math and Science


Select one Calculus Sequence

Civil Engineering Electives:


Four courses from CEE electives or other engineering courses subject to approval with at least three at the 300-level or higher. Student should consult with their advisors.

Electives:


Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor to meet the Complex Questions: Global Challenges & Social Justice requirements.

Sample schedule starting with MTH 110:


Course requirements with a typical schedule are given below.  Students should consult with their academic advisor about the scheduling and sequencing of courses.  A total of 40 courses is required for the major.

Senior Year


  • Engineering Elective 2
  • Engineering Elective 3
  • Engineering Elective 4
  • Electives (4)*
  • *Electives should be chosen to meet the remaining Complex Questions: Global Challenges & Social Justice requirements as well as the student’s educational goals which may include double majors or minors; Students should work with their academic adviser to develop an appropriate plan on study.

    ** The Fall term of the third year is the most common term for going on a term abroad.

Requirements for Honors


In additional to meeting all of general college requirements for honors, candidates for honors in Civil Engineering must have an average GPA of 3.3 in their Civil Engineering core, technical electives, and Capstone design courses as outlined above.