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	1. MISSION
		The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is to provide an educational program attuned to the unique abilities of our students that prepares them to become productive civil engineers contributing to the welfare, quality of life, protection, and advancement of the community.
	2. OBJECTIVES
		Our graduates will be ready for their first career assignment as an Engineer Intern, thus being able to work productively in most areas of the civil engineering profession.  Our graduates will be adequately prepared and motivated for proper and timely fulfillment of their career goals.  Our graduates will have made progress in the development of the knowledge, sensitivity, and skills necessary to function effectively within the social, economical, and political environments of professional engineering practice.
	3. WHAT DO CIVIL ENGINEERS DO?
		Civil & Environmental Engineers (CEE’s) design, construct, and maintain the built environment. Civil Engineers are involved in every type of construction, from the design and construction of roadways to the world’s largest structures, including skyscrapers and dams; and space stations. CEE’s also manage construction projects. CEE’s are increasing becoming more involved in the protection of the environment. CEE’s work as research engineers, public works managers or own their own businesses.
	4. CIVIL ENGINEERING SOCIETY
		The health, welfare, and economic competitiveness of the American people is based, in large part, on the built environment. Buildings must be designed to withstand hurricanes and earthquakes. Indoor air quality and thermal comfort require well designed heating and air conditioning systems. Energy efficiency is also important for lighting and air conditioning systems. The use of environmentally friendly construction materials and methods is important to minimize the impact that construction has on the environment.
	5. FUTURE OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING
		The demand for Civil Engineers will be high as long as the population of the world continues to expand. More schools and hospitals will need to be built, and the government will need to provide basic infrastructure to maintain a high quality of life. These activities cannot be moved overseas.
	6. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND JOB PLACEMENT
		Registration as a Professional Engineer is very important for the career development of CE’s. As such, preparation begins in the freshman year for students to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in the senior year. This eight-hour exam is the first of two exams required for licensure. Our graduates have generally all been able to find employment. Theoretically, we can guarantee 100% placement because we are not able to produce enough CE’s for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. CE students have the opportunity to interview with more than 50 companies for summer employment, internships, and permanent employment. There is also an active network of alumni who meet on campus each year during the Homecoming week. CE’s do not have to worry about construction jobs being moved overseas; in addition, as long as there is a community to be developed, CE’s will always be in demand.
	7. PROGRAM OF STUDY
		The The Civil Engineering program includes most of the same math, science, and engineering science courses taken by other engineering disciplines such as Architectural or Mechanical Engineering. The professional courses are listed on page 2. The Civil Engineering program is designed to provide a student with proficiency in 4 of 5 areas of Civil Engineering: Environmental, Geotechnical, Transportation, Structural and Water Resources. The curriculum requires a capstone design course in the senior year that involves the application of techniques from the 5 areas of civil engineering covered in the program. To prepare the student for the practice of Civil Engineering, 3 courses that highlight or emphasize professional issues in Civil Engineering are part of the core curriculum.