Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering
Ƶ’s four-year Construction Engineering majǰis designed to prepare graduates to become highly skilled construction engineers who can ethically and effectively apply principles of science, mathematics, and engineering to solve complex, real-world construction challenges. This program offers a comprehensive foundation in planning, designing, managing, and improving construction processes across a variety of industries. The construction engineering degree curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of .
What will I learn as a Construction Engineering Major?
Students pursuing construction engineering degrees at Ƶ will gain the ability to:
- Design systems, components, or processes within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, manufacturability, and sustainability.
- Apply modern techniques, skills, and analytical tools essential to contemporary construction engineering practice.
- Evaluate and understand the global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts of construction engineering solutions.
Why Construction Engineering at Ƶ?
Cadets enrolled in this Construction Engineering major at Ƶ will be prepared to:
- Apply engineering methods, analysis tools, and equipment essential for conducting and leading construction projects.
- Develop strong self-management skills and a commitment to lifelong learning to remain current in the evolving field of construction engineering.
- Pursue graduate education, professional registration, or advanced industry certifications as desired or required.
For information about the course requirements, please see our ǰAcademic Degree Map.
- In the College Catalog, Select “Majors and Minors” from the main menu, then select “Construction Engineering Major” from the list of majors.
- To find your Academic MAP, select “Construction Engineering” under the “School of Engineering” then select the year you matriculated to view the correct MAP.
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Direct inquiries to:
- Dr. Stephanie Laughton, Program Director of Student Advising, slaughton@citadel.edu
- Dr. Timothy Wood, P.E., Department Head, twood3@citadel.edu