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  3. Civil Engineering (B.S.)

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering requires a minimum of 127 credits with cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.

Focus Areas in the Civil Engineering Program

The Civil Engineering Program offers technical electives in the following focus areas:

  • Construction (C)
  • Environmental (E)
  • Structural (S)
  • Transportation (T)
  • General (G)

Entrance to Major (ETM)

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, students must satisfy the following requirements by the end of the semester during which the admission to major process is carried out:

  • Completed 29-55 cumulative credits (credits completed at Penn State for which a quality letter grade was earned)
  • Completed with a C or better the following courses: EDSGN 100, CHEM 110, MATH 140, MATH 141, and PHYS 211
  • Attained at least a 2.6 cumulative grade point average

Graduate Studies in Engineering

Students interested in graduate studies may pursue a Master of Engineering in Engineering Science. The program is designed to provide a broad, advanced education in the engineering sciences with some specialization permitted in the area of the student's major interest. It is offered specifically to permit practicing engineers to pursue advanced studies through evening classes while in full-time employment in industry.


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