Civil Engineering (BS)

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education  Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details. 

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education  for course options.

• Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
• Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Civil Engineering Curriculum (90-93 Credits)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

• A minimum of 120 total credits;
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
• 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
• 30 credits completed  through SUU.

Total Credits, BS Degree: 120-121

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other US state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Southern Utah University Civil Engineering Program are considered successful if, after four years from their graduation, they

• Are prepared to attain professional engineering licensure.
• Are effective leaders in public and private organizations in civil engineering fields based on their proficiency in communication with a range of audiences, and ability as influential team members and decision makers.
• Have innovative competencies for professional practice to perform multidisciplinary and cross-civil engineering applications.
• Design, build, maintain, orand improve safe, economical and reliable structures considering the codes and standards, as well the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, ethical, sustainable, and societal contexts as needed.
• Are prepared to engage in or have completed a graduate-level degree and professional certification.
• Have the skills required to identify, analyze, and manage complex civil engineering problems.

Student Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes embraced by the Civil Engineering program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will take from the Civil Engineering program:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions; and
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.