College of Science, Engineering, and Technology - School of Engineering

Civil Engineering
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Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Civil Engineering is to achieve excellence in education, research, and public and professional service. The Department will:

Provide a forward-looking, learner-centered and intellectually stimulating civil engineering educational experience that inspires students to reach for the highest levels of intellectual attainment and growth throughout their lives;
Provide a scholarly and professional environment and make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in civil engineering; and
Engage in meaningful service activities that enhance the public's understanding and perception of civil engineering issues for the betterment of society and particularly in an urban environment.

The Department will pursue its mission within an environment that embraces integrity, respect, trust, openness, fairness, performance, and accountability.

Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives:

The JSU Civil Engineering Program will:

Prepare our graduates to meet employer expectations for competent professional, and ethical practice.
Prepare our graduates to pursue advanced studies in civil engineering or other fields.
Prepare our graduates to adopt and continuously practice life-long learning and continuing education.

Civil Engineering Program Outcomes:

Outcome A: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Outcome B: an ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

Outcome C: an ability to design a civil engineering system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

Outcome D: an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

Outcome E: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems.

Outcome F: an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

Outcome G: an ability to communicate effectively.

Outcome H: the broad education necessary to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.

Outcome I: recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Outcome K: an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

Outcome J: a knowledge of contemporary issues necessary for engineering practice.