What will I learn as a Construction Engineering Major?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Students pursuing construction engineering degrees at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ will gain the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Design systems, components, or processes within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, manufacturability, and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apply modern techniques, skills, and analytical tools essential to contemporary construction engineering practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Evaluate and understand the global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts of construction engineering solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Why Construction Engineering at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cadets enrolled in this Construction Engineering major at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ will be prepared to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Apply engineering methods, analysis tools, and equipment essential for conducting and leading construction projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Develop strong self-management skills and a commitment to lifelong learning to remain current in the evolving field of construction engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pursue graduate education, professional registration, or advanced industry certifications as desired or required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For information about the course requirements, please see our college catalog<\/a> or\u00a0Academic Degree Map<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- In the College Catalog, Select \u201cMajors and Minors\u201d from the main menu, then select \u201cConstruction Engineering Major\u201d from the list of majors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To find your Academic MAP, select \u201cConstruction Engineering\u201d under the \u201cSchool of Engineering\u201d then select the year you matriculated to view the correct MAP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
View the prerequisite plan below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore information:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Find up to date CONE course offerings<\/a> by semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alumni Stories:<\/a> Building a Career in Construction Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct inquiries to:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Dr. Stephanie Laughton, Program Director of Student Advising,\u00a0slaughton@citadel.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dr. Timothy Wood, P.E., Department Head, twood3@citadel.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Construction Engineering ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ\u2019s four-year\u00a0Construction Engineering major\u00a0is designed to prepare graduates to become highly skilled\u00a0construction engineers\u00a0who 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. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":172,"parent":21,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-program.php","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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- Dr. Stephanie Laughton, Program Director of Student Advising,\u00a0slaughton@citadel.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n