The B.S. in Civil Engineering prepares you to design and improve the places and systems communities depend on. You build a foundation in engineering, mathematics and science, then choose courses that take you further into structures, water systems or environmental engineering. You can also connect that technical work with study in ecology, public policy or geographic information systems, bringing more perspectives to the people and places your decisions affect.
Civil Engineering
You’ll study mechanics, materials and engineering design, then choose from courses such as structural analysis, soil mechanics, hydrology and water and wastewater treatment. Design courses and a senior project give you opportunities to develop and test solutions with others.
The B.S. in Civil Engineering is a 99 credit hour program combining mathematics and science, engineering foundations, design work and seven engineering electives. Economics and ethics courses add perspective on the decisions civil engineers make.
Choose at least one additional course — 4 semester hours
Choose one economics and one ethics course. These courses may count toward the Elon Core Curriculum requirements. Possible options include the following courses. For other courses in this category, seek approval from the Director of Engineering Programs.
Choose seven of the following engineering elective courses:
The recommended sequence shows how a full four-year course of study fits together.
You'll work with your advisor to find the right path for you.
Design for the places we share.
The B.S. in Civil Engineering fits if you want to understand how structures stand, how water moves and how the built environment affects the people who use it. Your electives let you develop a direction in structures, water systems or environmental work. Study elsewhere at Elon can help you consider the ecological, social and policy questions that come with designing something a community will depend on.
There are many combinations of courses that you can add to your degree path, and a wide range of professional opportunities. A few options are here, but talk with your advisor about a combination that fits the direction you're considering.
Faculty traditionally associated with the B.S. in Engineering major.
