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BS in Civil Engineering

US News Best Colleges - Engineering Programs 2022 We are known for our hands-on learning, personal advising, and our amazing faculty that bring their real-world experience to the classroom. #23 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program at ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ consists of hands-on, experiential learning in small groups facilitated by faculty with industry experience who will help you see the big picture of infrastructure design and project delivery.

Our comprehensive program starts with Surveying and Computer Assisted Design (CAD) courses that build a strong base for your career and open up internship opportunities. You’ll learn about different areas of civil engineering, practice surveying, create draft plans, work hands-on in our cutting-edge labs and on construction sites and collaborate with industry partners to tackle real-world problems.

You will gain skills to design and update our country’s infrastructure, including roads, dams, bridges, buildings, airports, and water transport and treatment systems. With this in-demand degree, you will be prepared to work in industries focused on construction, transportation, water utilities, building and bridge design, flood management and more.

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Program Overview

  • Course Requirements
  • Four-Year Plan
  • Degrees Awarded
  • Senior Design Clinic
  • Course Requirements

    Students earning a BS in Civil Engineering degree will complete the University of St. Thomas Core Curriculum requirements and Civil Engineering major requirements and allied requirements.

    If you are interested in transferring to ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ with an Engineering major, .

    Four-Year Plan

    Your faculty adviser will personalize a four-year plan with you based on your goals. This is one snapshot of how the plan of study for this major can look. Plans of study exist for students who wish to study abroad, double major or for ROTC.

    View Civil Engineering Plans of Study Prior to 2022:
    2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019, 2017-2018

    Degrees Awarded

    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of )

    Senior Design Clinic

    The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is a that challenges students to create novel solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners. This course is a critical component of the ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ engineering curriculum as it requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world design problems and to gain skills in professionalism, communication and project management, all while applying their engineering knowledge. Projects are selected from a broad range of partners to match varying student interest, from multinational corporations looking for fresh ideas to entrepreneurial ventures hoping to take a prototype to the next level.

    Course Requirements

    Course Requirements

    Students earning a BS in Civil Engineering degree will complete the University of St. Thomas Core Curriculum requirements and Civil Engineering major requirements and allied requirements.

    If you are interested in transferring to ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ with an Engineering major, .

    Four-Year Plan

    Four-Year Plan

    Your faculty adviser will personalize a four-year plan with you based on your goals. This is one snapshot of how the plan of study for this major can look. Plans of study exist for students who wish to study abroad, double major or for ROTC.

    View Civil Engineering Plans of Study Prior to 2022:
    2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019, 2017-2018

    Degrees Awarded

    Degrees Awarded

    • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of )

    Senior Design Clinic

    Senior Design Clinic

    The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is a that challenges students to create novel solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners. This course is a critical component of the ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ engineering curriculum as it requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world design problems and to gain skills in professionalism, communication and project management, all while applying their engineering knowledge. Projects are selected from a broad range of partners to match varying student interest, from multinational corporations looking for fresh ideas to entrepreneurial ventures hoping to take a prototype to the next level.

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    Strong Connections with Faculty

    ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ engineering faculty are real-world experts who build strong personal and professional connections with students both inside and outside of the classroom. Students can engage in clubs, activities, field trips and research projects with faculty and their peers.

    Students speak with employers at a job fair.

    Internships and Job Opportunities

    Nearly 80% of our students graduate with internship experience. Our outstanding relationships with Twin Cities companies create great opportunities for students to gain real-world experience. Every year, at an event called "", over 75 companies send their representatives to seek out our engineering students for internships and jobs at their companies.

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    State-of-the-Art Engineering Facilities

    With over 400,000 square feet dedicated to STEM education, ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ engineering students have plenty of room to conceptualize, collaborate, create and innovate. From industrial scale , a world-class , to one of the only in the nation, St. Thomas delivers on its promise of an impactful, hands-on education.

    Engineering students listen in the classroom.

    Engineering and Liberal Arts Education

    Engineering is about solving problems that ultimately improve people's lives. At St. Thomas, a broad Liberal Arts education develops students' ability to deeply appreciate and understand the people, perceptions, policies and business environment that define technology's success. The liberal arts perspective makes for better engineers.

    Ranking, Scholarships and Career Outcomes

    Quick Facts on Minnesota's #1 Engineering School

    #1

    for engineering schools without a doctoral program.

    100%
    of first-year students are offered a St. Thomas scholarship, which you can use to pay any of your costs of attendance at St. Thomas.
    100%

    of all civil engineering students are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

    Senior Design Clinic - Engineering a Higher Bar for the Design Experience

    While every engineering program delivers a capstone experience, the Senior Design Clinic at St. Thomas School of Engineering is building momentum around a unique national model that industry sponsors have embraced, transforming students into real-world champions.

    Engineering seniors work on their senior design project.
    An engineer overlooks a railway station that is under construction.

    Career Paths

    • City or County engineer
    • Water resources engineer
    • Construction engineer
    • Transportation engineer
    • Geotechnical engineer
    • Environmental engineer
    • Structural engineer
    • Materials engineer
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    Become a Global Engineer

    Dual Degree in German and Engineering

    The German and Engineering dual degree program prepares graduates for meaningful careers in a globally minded and diverse world. Spending a year abroad, the combination of foreign language and engineering studies lets students apply their language and culture skills to engineering and vice versa.

    About the Dual Degree Program
     Engineering students work on their senior design projects.

    It takes more than theory to transform an idea into useful technology for our society. ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ engineers emerge with practical, hands-on experience, the power of strong communication skills and the broad perspective of a liberal arts education. Our rigorous engineering programs are designed to transform the young creative minds of our students into engineers who can truly make a difference in the world.

    Dr. Don Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering

    Take the Next Step

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