Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
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.
Sample Courses
- Highway Engineering
- Applied Hydraulics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Structures
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
