The undergraduate program provides an excellent background for entry to graduate study in engineering. Environmental engineering is a multidisciplinary field based on the traditional engineering principles, and chemistry, biology, and geology. Environmental engineers are involved with the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems, remediation of contaminated soils and waters, construction of hazardous waste containment systems, analysis of the fate and transport of pollutants in natural environments, water conservation and reuse, and surface water quality management. Career opportunities in the field. The growth of environmental engineering positions has been balanced by the growing number of students entering the field, resulting in a stable job market.
International opportunities are great and are likely to expand.
The environmental engineering option at ASU is presently one of a few such programs in the country. The curriculum also includes a strong emphasis on chemistry, microbiology, and water and wastewater treatment processes. The B.S.E. degree in Civil Engineering and the B.S.E. degree in Civil Engineering with an option in environmental engineering require a minimum of 128 semester hours of course work. A minimum of 50 upper-division semester hours is required. In addition to fulfilling school and major requirements, majors must satisfy all university graduation requirements.