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Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering), BSE

Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) program

Quick facts

Locations

College

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (opens in new window)

Courses

Math intensity: Substantial program math intensity substantial
First required math course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I
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Additional facts

STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Please explore Degree Search for other similar program options.

Degree description

Civil engineering majors have three choices within the accredited BSE program:

  • civil engineering
  • civil engineering with environmental engineering concentration
  • civil engineering with sustainable engineering concentration

The first choice allows students to choose among design and technical elective courses in their senior year. The other choices specify design and technical courses to students with minimal choices. Regardless of choice, the Bachelor of Science in engineering in civil engineering is accredited by ABET.*

Civil engineering with a concentration in environmental engineering is a transdisciplinary field based on traditional civil engineering principles and on chemistry, biology and geology. Environmental engineers are involved with:

  • air pollution technology
  • analysis of the fate and transport of pollutants
  • application of sustainable practices in all areas of urban infrastructure
  • construction of hazardous waste containment systems
  • design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems
  • remediation of contaminated soils and waters
  • surface water quality management
  • water conservation and reuse

The curriculum also exposes students to other traditional civil engineering areas.

*Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

Courses

Course checksheet and curriculum archive

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Admission requirements

Here are the admission and application details

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

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The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university admission standards. International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion. International students must meet the same admission requirements shown below with the possible additional requirement of a minimum English proficiency test score. If the university requires an English proficiency test score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (internet-based test, taken in a testing center), a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, a minimum PTE score of 58, or a minimum Duolingo English score of 105.

First-year admission:

  1. minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score or minimum 24 ACT combined score or a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses or class ranking in top 25% of high school class, and
  2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies

Transfer admission requirements:

Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:

  • minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours, and
  • no high school math or science competency deficiencies, and
  • minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class

    • Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet EITHER the primary OR the secondary criteria (not both):

    Primary Criteria

    1. minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
    2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies (if Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript)

    Secondary Criteria

    1. minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
    2. minimum GPA of 3.00 in all critical courses for Terms 1 and 2 (see major map for critical courses)

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    Paying for college

    Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

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    Career opportunities

    ASU graduates with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a concentration in environmental engineering find employment in:

    • consulting firms
    • industry
    • municipalities
    • regulatory agencies

    The growth of environmental engineering positions has been balanced by the growing number of students entering the field, resulting in a stable job market.

    A civil engineering background is an excellent foundation for jobs in management and public service. International opportunities are abundant and are likely to expand.

    The bachelor's degree program in civil engineering prepares graduates for the fundamentals of engineering examination, the professional engineering examination and graduate degree programs.

    Contact information

    Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
    Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.

    Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program | CAVC 437
    sebe.advising@asu.edu
    480-965-0595

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