As civil engineers enhance our standard of living, they command the respect and appreciation of the community. Civil Engineers contribute to the improvement of human environment and help make our activities productive, safe, and enjoyable. Civil Engineering is a very broad field and it draws from the basic sciences of mathematics, chemistry, and physics. The scope and complexity of civil engineering, as measured by the degree of involvement and interaction with other disciplines and professions, continues to grow with that of the nation's economy and population. This field has always contributed to, and benefited from the advancement of science and technology.
Civil engineering enjoys one of the highest demands for new graduates.
Civil engineering graduates are employed by federal, state, county and city governments as well as private sectors. Civil engineering graduates with an advanced degree in a specialized area, such as construction, environmental engineering, structural engineering, or transportation are in great demand in national research laboratories and universities. The first two years of studies are primarily concentrated on the scientific and mathematical principles that form the basis of engineering practice. The last two years focus on the applications of these principles to engineering design and practice. Computer applications are integrated throughout the curriculum.