The Catholic University of America

Undergraduate Programs

At the Catholic University Civil Engineering Department you will have the opportunity to pursue a broad-based civil engineering program. You can explore a wide spectrum of areas such as environmental and water resources engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction management. Special concentrations are available in environmental engineering and construction management and a dual degree program is offered with the CUA School of Architecture.

Objectives

The Objectives of the Program are:

  1. To provide graduates with a scientific and technical foundation for a career in civil engineering or related fields, in which they can identify, formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems.
  2. To provide graduates with modern engineering tools for professional practice and leadership, and/or for pursuit of graduate studies, and to instill in them the importance of life-long learning.
  3. To provide graduates with an understanding of moral and ethical values as well as an understanding environmental stewardship in the global/societal context.

Highlights

The program provides a liberal education including:

  • Nine Courses in Humanities, Ethics and Social Studies
  • Nine Courses in Mathematics and Fundamental Sciences
  • Seminar on Public Policy Issues
  • Core Courses in Fundamentals and Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering

All CE students are exposed to state-of-the-art engineering tools, including:

  • Computer Applications (C++, CAD, MatLab, Timberline Estimating, Primavera Scheduling)
  • Laboratory Testing and Experimental Techniques
  • IT Applications through Enhanced Education (see our departmental initiative in IT)