Program Objectives

Our program objectives are reflected in the achievements of our recent alumni. 

1. Engineering Practice: Recent alumni are successfully engaged in the practice of civil engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working in a wide array of technical specialties including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources. 
2. Professional Growth: Recent alumni advance their professional growth and development through activities such as graduate study in engineering, professional registration, and continuing education; some graduates transition into other professional fields such as business and law through further education. 
3. Service: Recent alumni perform service to society and the engineering profession through membership and participation in professional societies, government, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors. 

Program Outcomes

Our program outcomes are what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of their graduation:

1. ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering
2. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as interpret data
3. ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4. an ability to function multi-disciplinary teams
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. an understanding of ethical and professional responsibility
7. an ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. a recognition of need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
12. an understanding of management and leadership principles and techniques
13. take the FE examination as the first step toward professional licensure
14. an ability to find professional level employment or pursue an advanced degree

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.