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.

The student outcomes for the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at GW SEAS align with ABET's criteria and aim to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to address engineering challenges effectively. The CEE department student outcomes are as follows:

1. Problem Solving through Applied Knowledge
   An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Design and Analysis for Practical Solutions
   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. Effective Communication
   An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Ethics and Professional Responsibility
   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. Teamwork and Collaboration
   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. Experimentation and Data Analysis
   An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Continuous Learning and Application of new Knowledge
   An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

These outcomes ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet industry demands and societal needs while fostering innovation and responsible engineering practices.