The Civil and Environmental Engineering department currently has approximately 300 undergraduate students, and all classes are taught by full-time faculty who are dedicated to undergraduate education. UW-Platteville's engineering graduates have been well received by employers, and the placement record is excellent. Advancement after initial employment has also been exceptional. These organizations provide opportunities for further professional development plus a chance for students to work together on public service projects and social activities. All of the environmental engineering faculty have PhD degrees, and a majority are also registered as professional engineers.
Modern labs are well equipped in all areas of study.
Areas of Study in Environmental Engineering Within environmental engineering, there are a number of specialty areas. These include water and waste water treatment, environmental and occupational health, solid waste management, water resources, and environmental chemistry. Completion of the program at UW-Platteville provides a background in all of these areas. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville advocates an education in which students combine classroom learning with planned and supervised field experiences. Students in the cooperative education program spend one or more semesters with companies in jobs closely related to their major and career objectives.