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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Industrial Systems and Technology
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

Civil Engineering, the oldest and broadest of the divisions of engineering, implements a range of public and private projects for improving the world’s environment.

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Welcome to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Programs. Civil Engineering, the oldest and broadest of the divisions of engineering, implements a range of public and private projects for improving the world’s environment. The civil engineer integrates scientific principles including modern computational tools with engineering experience to conceive, plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as network of highways and railroads, airports, bridges, buildings, dams, tunnels, environmental pollution control systems, water purification and distribution systems and urban transportation systems that maintain, protect, and enhance the quality of life in our society. Civil Engineering is about community service, development and improvement, which includes the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of facilities essential to modern technological society, ranging from transit systems to offshore structures to space satellites.

According to the Money Magazine, Civil Engineering is  “one of the top six careers in America”. Those who enter civil engineers today can look forward to one of the most rewarding careers ever open to men and women – offering personal fulfillment, enduring service to humanity, prestige, career stability, and financial success. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities in civil engineering will increase by 20 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Civil Engineering is No. 1 in Job Growth. In addition, civil Engineers will be by far the highest in demand among all engineering occupations.

The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program at JSU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The undergraduate curriculum offers two concentrations in “General Civil Engineering” and “Environmental Engineering”. Specialized courses in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering are offered.

At the graduate level, we offer M.S. and Ph.D. programs in the following emphasis areas:

  1. Civil Engineering;
  2. Environmental Engineering;
  3. Coastal Engineering; and
  4. Construction Engineering and Management

We remain open and committed to an innovative engineering education, and the high quality research as an integral part of our education program.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the Money Magazine, Civil Engineering is  “one of the top six careers in America”
Those who enter civil engineering programs today can look forward to one of the most rewarding careers ever open to men and women – offering personal fulfillment, enduring service to humanity, prestige, career stability, and financial success. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities in civil engineering will increase by 20 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Civil Engineering is No. 1 in Job Growth. In addition, civil Engineers will be by far the highest in demand among all engineering occupations.

LEARN BY DOING

The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program at JSU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The undergraduate curriculum offers two concentrations in “General Civil Engineering” and “Environmental Engineering”. Specialized courses in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering are offered.

“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”

APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Civil and Environmental Engineering majors have a plethora of career options:

Surveyor CAD Technician Building Engineer Water Hygiene Engineer
Urban Planner Field Service Engineer Construction Manager Environmental Engineer
Water Treatment Plant Operator Environmental Compliance Specialist Professor Transportation Planner
Natural Resource Specialist Geotechnical Engineer Civil Designer Energy Efficiency Engineer

RESEARCH

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Industrial Systems and Technology is among the highest funded nationwide and is accredited by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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Important Information for All Civil Engineering Students

Curriculum

Facilities

Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Courses Descriptions

Undergraduate Advisors

Graduate Advisers

Graduate Programs (M.S. and Ph.D.)

Civil Engineering Tracks

Articulation Courses

Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge Program Application

Transfer Students

Frequently Asked Questions – Undergraduate

Specialty Areas

Scholarships for Civil Engineering Students

Student Organizations

Internships & Career Opportunities

Resources For Civil Engineering Students

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Concrete Canoe Competition

PERSONNEL

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For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-3913.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Location

School of Engineering

Contact

(601) 979-3913

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