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Program Learning Outcomes (Student Outcomes)
Upon completion of the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, our graduates are expected to
have developed:
1. 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.

Career Opportunities

• Civil Engineers.
• Environmental Engineer.
• Geotechnical Engineer.
• Planning Engineers/ Cost Estimators.

• Site Engineers.
• Structural Engineer
• Highway Engineer.
• Quality Control and Assurance Engineers.

Structure of the Program
The Civil and Environmental Engineering undergraduate program has the following components:

University Requirements
23 Credits
College Requirements
42 Credits
Program Requirements
63 Credits
Field Experience/ Internship 10 Credits
TOTAL 138 Credits

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