BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Embry-Riddle's Civil Engineering Degree Prepares You For the Important Role of Infrastructure Development and Improvement

Our Program Emphasizes Problem Solving in the Transportation Field

Civil engineers develop and improve the infrastructures that benefit communities. An Embry-Riddle degree in Civil Engineering will give you the background to plan, design, and supervise the construction of facilities that are essential to modern life and vary in nature, size and scope.

Consider these statistics:

• The number of passengers boarding planes at the nation’s top 100 airports is expected to increase by 60 percent by the year 2013.
• At least 16 new runway projects at the top 25 airports in the United States are being designed or planned for completion by 2006.
• The FAA expects an average of 51 commercial space launches per year through 2110.
  
• Intelligent Transportation Systems infrastructure applications are being used in 48 metropolitan areas to solve congestion, safety, and environmental problems.
• The number of vehicle-miles traveled exceeds 2.6 trillion and is expected to grow at 2.5% annually.
• Environmental concerns and land constraints are some of the biggest hurdles facing construction of new projects.

If meeting challenges as unique as these sounds exciting, you should consider the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Embry-Riddle.

Our civil engineering program will give you a solid foundation in the classical areas of civil engineering with an emphasis on the fields of transportation, aviation and aerospace.

You will develop individual problem-solving skills and practice team-building skills needed for success as a professional engineer. The Civil Engineering program will provide the knowledge and confidence to handle any challenge that may arise.

What Do Civil Engineers Do?

Civil engineers plan, design, and are involved in the construction of physical facilities such as buildings, roads, airports, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage drainage systems. They combine the fundamentals of mathematics and the physical sciences with technology, policy, and management expertise to solve the civil infrastructure problems of society.

Within civil engineering are various specialties. Structural engineers design structures such as bridges or buildings. Geotechnical and materials engineers design foundations, pavements, and other structures that interact with the soil. Transportation engineers plan and design facilities such as airports, highways, and seaports. Civil engineers prepare the plans, estimate project costs, and often manage the construction of these facilities.

Where Do Civil Engineers Work?

Civil engineers work for private companies and for governmental units at the federal, state, or local level. The companies might be small consulting firms or very large full-service design firms. Many civil engineers start their own firms specializing in areas of civil engineering such as building design, foundation design, highway design, or airport design.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Our Program Helps Develop Individual and Team Skills Needed For Success As Professional Engineers

Program Features Small Classes and Personal Attention

Embry-Riddle's civil engineering degree program is an extension of our mission of leadership in aviation and aerospace education. The program is tailored to provide a graduate with the skills needed for a successful career in planning, design, and/or construction of broad range of civil engineering facilities, including airports, highways, bridges, buildings, hydraulic systems, and pavements.

Students receive the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree after successfully completing at least 128 semester hours of classes. Students who enter the civil engineering program with an appropriate background and maintain full-time enrollment can complete their degree in eight semesters, or four years.

Small class sizes and personal attention allow Embry-Riddle civil engineering students to be involved in many practical interdisciplinary design projects. Students develop both individual problem-solving skills and fundamental team-building skills they need for success as professional engineers. They gain the knowledge and confidence to handle challenge. The program is also excellent preparation for graduate studies.

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredits Embry-Riddle's civil engineering program. Our graduates are qualified to sit for the licensing examinations that are given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and required for employment as a registered professional engineer.

DEGREE CURRICULUM

Space Utilization and Exploration Initiatives Are Certain to Produce Further Demand for Civil Engineers

The demand for civil engineers educated to apply their problem-solving skills in the fields of transportation, aviation, and aerospace is strong and expected to grow rapidly in the future. Air and ground transportation are also expected to continue to grow at an increasing pace. Space utilization and exploration initiatives are certain to produce further demand for civil engineers. Our program is uniquely designed to produce graduates with the type of skill and experience which employers in these lucrative fields find highly desirable. Embry-Riddle’s undergraduate civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Graduates of the civil engineering program will leave the University with an understanding of the classical areas of civil engineering with an emphasis on the transportation, aviation and aerospace fields. The Program features a carefully planned series of courses and laboratories. Small class size and personal attention allows for the interjection of practical interdisciplinary design projects throughout the curriculum. Students develop individual problem-solving skills while, at the same time, practicing the fundamental team-building skills needed for success as a professional engineer. Embry-Riddle civil engineering graduates will have the knowledge and confidence to handle any situation that may arise. They will welcome challenges and carry an appreciation for learning that will last throughout their professional careers. Our students have the necessary background to further their formal education through graduate school.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To enter this program, students should have demonstrated competence in mathematics, physics, and chemistry in high school. They should be prepared to enter Calculus I, having demonstrated proficiency in algebra and trigonometry. Students who wish to strengthen their background in mathematics and physical science should consult the program chair for guidance before enrolling in the prescribed courses. Students should be aware that several courses in each academic year may have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check the course descriptions in the current catalog before registering for classes to assure requisite sequencing.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program requires successful completion of a minimum of 131 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight regular semesters, assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is needed for all required CIV, AE, EE, EGR, and ES courses, including engineering electives.

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CAREER OUTLOOK

Future Looks Good For Civil Engineer Careers

Civil engineers have a good future. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, they will be hired at a faster rate than other professionals through 2008, and their median income was $53,450 in 1998.

The demand for civil engineers educated to apply their problem-solving skills in the fields of, transportation, aviation, and aerospace is strong and expected to grow rapidly in the future. Air and ground transportation are also expected to continue to grow at an increasing pace. Space utilization and exploration initiatives are certain to produce further demand for civil engineers. Our program is uniquely designed to produce graduates with the type of skill and experience which employers in these lucrative fields find highly desirable.

The Embry-Riddle Advantage: The Career Services Office

One of the most valuable benefits of being a student or alumnus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is access to the resources of the Career Services Office.

The Career Services Office provides career development assistance to all students and alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, regardless of campus affiliation. The Daytona Beach office serves Daytona Beach, Worldwide Campus, and Worldwide Online students. Prescott campus students are served by the Prescott office.

The Career Services Web site offers students and alumni:

• A virtual library of job search aids including interview tips
• An alumni network which enables students to contact alumni throughout the United States and abroad to learn more about their careers and employers.
• Sample résumés and cover letters
• Company profiles and employment hotlines
• Cooperative education opportunities
• Current job listings; and
• A Web-based résumé referral service

A career fair is hosted at the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses each fall. Throughout each year, dozens of companies visit the campuses to recruit students and to provide information about their industry. On-campus interviews are also scheduled year-round.

The Career Services Office employs a staff of program managers to provide one-on-one career advisement, mock interviews, and résumé critique services. The Career Services Office encourages students to make contact early in their Embry-Riddle educations to explore career options and develop a successful job search strategy.

More From the Career Services Office

Career Advisement
Several degree-specific program managers are available for assistance with career choice/change, exploration of career opportunities, and development of job search techniques.

Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center is a library of information that includes addresses and information on potential employers, as well as information on hiring trends, salaries, and other career references. The Career Resource Center is continuously updated and expanded to meet student needs. The Career Services Web site also serves as a virtual resource center with links to job listings, salary information, sample résumés, interview preparation, and company Web sites.

EagleHire Network
The EagleHire Network allows students and alumni to submit résumés directly to employers seeking full-time and co-op/internship candidates. EagleHire is a free service and is available to all students and alumni of the University.

Cooperative Education/Internship Program
Cooperative education positions provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while earning college credit, learn about their chosen field, and establish contacts in the industry. Co-ops and internships are opportunities to earn college credit while gaining career-related work experience for undergraduate and graduate students.

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