Mission

The mission of the Civil Engineering Program is to educate and train leaders and professionals, advance research, and serve society. In pursuit of this mission, the Department: 

• Educates undergraduate students in a rigorous curriculum in civil and environmental engineering. 
• Emphasizes professional ethics, service to society, and the importance of professional licensure. 
• Inspires students to employ principles of sustainability in design of civil and environmental infrastructure. 
• Sustains high quality graduate programs in key areas of the profession. 
• Advances and disseminates knowledge through fundamental and applied research. 
• Contributes to the local, national, and global communities through innovation, service, and expert advice.
   

Mission of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)

Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science Program

Graduates of the civil engineering program are expected to achieve one or more of the following program educational objectives within a few years of their graduation:

• Technical knowledge: Demonstrate the technical ability to solve a wide variety of civil engineering problems considering environmental impact, safety, cultural, social, and economic factors.
• Communication and team skills: Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with professional ethics and function as a member of a team.
• Professionalism: Exercise high standards of professional integrity and recognize the need for continuous education and the importance of professional licensure.
• Societal impact: Implement principles of sustainability in engineering.