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: Practice civil engineering within the general areas of civil engineering or closely related field in the organizations that employ them as effective problem solvers.
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.
PEO 4: Serve as effective professionals role models based on commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional development, leadership training, and research opportunities along with a deep understanding of the social, ethical, and environmental context of a changing global work environment.
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.
