Bachelor of Science

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers two Bachelor of Science degrees:

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

The four-year programs leading to these two degrees are listed below. During the first two years, students are in a pre-engineering program. Students must successfully complete the pre-engineering program or, in the case of transfer students, substantially equivalent coursework at another institution before they are accepted into the professional program. Transfer students may apply for permission to take upper-division courses in cases where postponement of these courses will prolong the student's time to graduate.

Design is a cornerstone of engineering that requires creative thinking, technical knowledge, the ability to organize and solve complex problems, and teamwork. Engineering design activities begin during the first two years and progress in-depth as each student's proficiency increases. These design activities culminate in a major senior design course, which integrates past engineering coursework into a focused, realistic design project. An important feature of the senior design experience is that students work in teams to complete the project.

The student who is majoring in, or is planning to major in, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering needs to be aware of the College of Engineering requirements concerning admission to the college, pre-engineering program, admission to professional engineering programs, University Studies (General Education), and other academic requirements. Additional information concerning these items is given in the USU General Catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of these rules and regulations. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is required for graduation.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department strongly recommends that students have a high-end calculator, such as a HP-48 or HP-49, that has the capabilities to do units, matrices, and programs in Basic. Although not a requirement at this time, CEE students are strongly encouraged to have a modern desktop or laptop personal computer. Since computer technology is changing rapidly, students should seek advice from a knowledgeable professional on hardware and software requirements before purchasing a computer.

Undergraduate Admission Information

Are you an undergraduate applying for admission to Utah State University? View the requirements for undergraduate admissions here.