Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Doctorate

Undergraduate Program

With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, and excellent opportunities for hands-on experience, San Diego State is an excellent place to begin your studies and pursue a career in civil engineering.

Program Highlights

Our curriculum includes six fields of study in civil engineering, including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources.

Location: This degree is offered through both the SDSU Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department and SDSU Global Campus.

Sample Courses

  • Highway Engineering
  • Applied Hydraulics
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Structures

Graduate Programs

  • Civil Engineering, M.S.
  • Engineering, M.Eng.
  • Engineering Sciences (Structural Engineering), Ph.D.

Career Options

Civil engineering takes place on all levels: in the public sector, from municipal to federal levels, and in the private sector, from individual homeowners to international companies.

  • Caltrans
  • Naval Facilities Engineering Command
  • AECOM
  • Kimley-Horn

Transferable Skills

  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Organization and maintenance of accurate records
  • Mathematical analysis
  • Electrical design
  • Problem solving and detailed observation
  • Analytical skills
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Professional and ethical responsibility

Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department

College of Engineering