In accordance with ABET accreditation criteria and pursuant to the University’s mission statement, the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) have been established. During the initial years of their careers, graduates will:
PEO 1: Be successfully employed in civil engineering within the general areas of civil engineering or closely related field with companies and organizations in industry, government, non-governmental organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures.
PEO 2: Advance their knowledge of civil engineering or closely related fields to pursue graduate studies and/or professional studies.
PEO 3: Pursue professional development opportunities and career advancement through successfully earning their professional licensure [by passing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination and subsequent licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)] within six years of graduation, and/or certifications, continuing education credits, or leadership training, research opportunities, or post-graduate study.
PEO 4: Be active in service to the profession and serve as effective professional role models based on commitment to lifelong learning to meet evolving engineering challenges facing society.
Students graduating from the civil engineering program are expected to acquire the following:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply the engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
