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Civil Engineering

Why Civil Engineering at LMU

 

LMU’s Civil Engineering program offers a focused, supportive environment where students learn directly from faculty in small classes and applied lab settings. The curriculum covers the core areas of civil engineering, including surveying, materials, structural analysis, transportation, water resources, and geotechnical engineering, with instructors guiding both the classroom and lab components for consistent, hands‑on learning. Students gain experience in LMU’s civil materials lab and through field exposure that shows how infrastructure is planned, tested, and built in real practice. The program is aligned with preparation for the FE exam and the path toward professional licensure, with clear communication about ABET expectations as the first cohorts progress. LMU’s size allows students to work closely with faculty, receive individualized advising, and access support for internships and co‑ops that lead directly into early career roles.

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is a strong career path for individuals interested in working on a wide range of projects. It offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that serves communities on a large scale. Civil engineers play a key role in improving quality of life by designing and maintaining essential systems such as bridges, buildings, transportation networks, and water resources.

What You'll Study

The curriculum covers core areas of civil engineering, including Land Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.

2026-2027 Civil Engineering Four-Year-Plan

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Mission Statement

The School of Engineering promotes individual responsibility and improvement through personalized learning opportunities. The School develops job-ready engineers with modern skills and technological competencies who prioritize the welfare of society while solving tomorrow's problems.

Student Outcomes

A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering graduate will be able to demonstrate:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Educational Objectives

In addition to upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln’s life and pursuing a service to humanity, graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree will attain specific Program Educational Objectives.

  1. Within a few years of graduation, graduates will solve complex engineering problems and design solutions fulfilling the user’s and project’s needs while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
  2. Within a few years of graduation, graduates will practice civil engineering utilizing innovative practices within reasonable constraints and in consideration to ethical, legal, and societal concerns.
  3. Within a few years of graduation, graduates will engage in lifelong learning to achieve leadership positions in their profession and provide a service to society.
  4. Within a few years of graduation, graduates will demonstrate strong communication skills and work effectively on teams to establish goals and meet objectives.