Construction Engineering
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
You'll gain a strong understanding of civil, construction, and environmental engineering, as well as the interdisciplinary background and skills to contribute technical advances toward this profession. The program integrates technical aspects with studies in the social sciences and humanities to ensure appropriate sensitivity to socially related problems.
Program Highlights
The program builds upon concepts of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic engineering with specialized study in civil, construction, and environmental engineering. Engineering design is emphasized, particularly in conjunction with computer utilization and practical engineering problems.
Sample Courses
- Virtual Design and Construction
- Construction Methods
- Construction Project Controls
- Construction Ethics, Law, and Contracts
Career Options
The construction engineering program reflects a collaborative effort between the construction industry and the university to provide an effective and vigorous workforce development for the continued growth of the San Diego region.
- U.S. Air Force
- Parsons
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- AECOM
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
