Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.

About This Program

Civil engineering integrates topics from chemistry, geology, physics, mathematics, statistics, and core engineering science to prepare you to work in organizations that design, develop and construct structures; design, build and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure; and design, operate, and control water resource systems.

This program may be a good fit for you if you enjoy strategic thinking, are creative, a planner or well organized, and are a curious person. Graduates are rooted in safe and efficient design skills and strive to improve the environment wherever they work.

The program includes four areas of concentration: Transportation Engineering, Environmental and Water Resource Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.

Program Highlights

• ABET accredited
• We stay on top of industry trends and changes with the help of the Civil Engineering Industrial Advisory Board and close connections with alumni and industry partners
• Annually host a Civil Engineering Career Fair to help you find internships and jobs
• Opportunities to further specialize your program with minors and certificates focused on Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Project Management

Research & Experiential Learning

• Our facilities and the equipment we have on hand enable research opportunities, and we train you to use these tools to ensure you have skills needed in the field
• Opportunities to participate in research that partners with area businesses to collaborate and devise solutions for real-world problems
• Faculty work with students through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), paid Undergradute research assistant positions, and the Independent Study elective course

Student Internships

• State of MN, Dept of Transportation
• Bolton & Menk
• Braun Intertec
• Ames Construction
• American Engineering Testing
• Krech Ojard & Associates
• City of Apple Valley
• J.F. Brennan Company
• LHB
• MSA Professional Services
• Northland Constructors
• Stantec
• Widseth

Potential Careers

• Environmental engineer
• Water resources engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Structural engineer
• Design engineer
• Project manager
• Construction manager
• Transportation engineer

Scholarships

In addition to SCSE scholarships, department scholarships include: UMD TGF Memorial Scholarship, Roberta Dwyer Civil Engineering Scholarship,  and the Krech Ojard Civil Engineering Scholarship.

Get Involved

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Chapter
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter
• Concrete Canoe Club
• Steel Bridge Team
• Engineers without Borders (EWB)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Requirements

Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.

Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.

Related Programs

• Civil Engineering M.S.
• Environmental Engineering Minor
• Project Management Certificate
• Resilient Precast Concrete Certificate