The Civil Engineering major prepares its graduates to specialize and practice the profession in any of its branches, enhanced by proper selection of senior professional electives, which may include first-level graduate courses. The attached Objectives illustrate the underlying goals of the program in producing a Civil engineer who is not only technically proficient, but is a true professional aware of his or her public responsibilities. The course program shown intends to achieve those goals, advancing several technical tracks simultaneously. The specific degree programs commence in the sophomore year. Senior elective concentrations are available in six areas of technology, with coursework tailored to student interests.
All students pursue co-op employment.
Overall, Drexel's graduates enjoy a high placement rate. Raytheon The quotes below are taken from some recent student reports on their co-op experiences. Recorded daily visual inspection reports for soil sub-base and materials placed on site. Aided senior roadway engineers in approving grade prior to asphalt placement. Used various instruments to check temperature and depths for asphalt placement.