Civil Engineering (BS)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The civil engineering program offers a curriculum that provides students with a solid background in mathematics, physical science and civil engineering. Students can choose elective courses in:

Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Transportation engineering
Water resources engineering

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities are available for conducting basic environmental analyses, hydraulic experiments, material tests, soil mechanics procedures and transportation studies. Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree are prepared to assist public and private employers, or to pursue graduate study.

What can I do with a degree in civil engineering?

Civil engineers work in a wide range of fields in both technical and managerial positions. Job opportunities can be found in:

Consulting companies
Industry and government agencies
Offices
Job sites

They design, build, inspect, maintain, rehabilitate, and preserve buildings, bridges, treatment systems and roads—all the essential infrastructure for society. Due to the nature and importance of the profession, civil engineers are always needed.