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B.S. Program 

Civil Engineering (CE): 

 Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructures such as buildings, dams, bridges, harbors, power facilities, pollution control, facilities, water supply, and transportation systems. The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are:

• Objective 1: Our graduates will be gainfully employed as civil engineers, with designations of, at least, Engineer Interns, and will demonstrate the ability to work productively in the main areas of civil engineering.
• Objective 2a: Our graduates will demonstrate expertise in a primary area of civil engineering and the ability to function effectively on intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, or be in the process of completing post-baccalaureate studies or expanding their proficiency in civil engineering.
• Objective 2b: Our graduates will continue to learn and adapt to changing technologies, procedures and concepts in civil engineering.
• Objective 3: Our graduates will demonstrate that they possess the skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively in roles of leadership and service in the communities where they will live and work, and that they are contributing to the welfare, quality of life, protection, and advancement of the community.

Architectural Engineering (AE):

Architectural engineers design, construct, and maintain buildings. They design the structural systems, the heating and air conditioning systems, the lighting and electrical systems, and the plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings. They facilities maintenance and renovations of existing buildings. The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are:

• Objective 1: They will be assigned progressively increasing technical responsibility by their supervisor.
• Objective 2: They will be recognized for their interdisciplinary perspective to problem- solving and for their teamwork and leadership skill.
• Objective 3: They will be active in a professional society and be involved in continuing education, making progress towards professional registration.
• Objective 4: They will contribute to society, and to the diversity of their company and their profession by actively mentoring new engineering graduates.

AE and CE Outcome Evaluation

The outcomes follow the same outcomes specified by ABET. The eleven outcomes are listed below:

a.      an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b.      an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c.      an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
d.      an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e.      an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f.       an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g.      an ability to communicate effectively
h.      the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
i.       a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j.       a knowledge of contemporary issues
k.      an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

 General Information for B.S. Degrees

	Civil Engineering	Architectural Engineering
Curriculum	Plan of Study	Plan of Study
Total Credits Needed	128	128
Max. Credits Transfer	64	64
Min. SAT score for enrollment	1000	1000
Min. GPA for enrollment	3.0	3.0
Number of Faculty members	10	10
Average Starting Salary in NC (source)	$58,900	$73,540
How to Apply	LINK to ADMISSION OFFICE	LINK to ADMISSION OFFICE

 M.S. Program in Civil Engineering

Area of Specialization	Structural Engineering Construction Engineering Transportation Engineering Environmental Engineering Water Resources Engineering
Min. GPA to graduate	3.0
Total Credits Required	30 (including up to 6 credits of thesis)
Max. Credits Transfer	6
Students Enrolled	30
How to Apply	LINK TO GRADUATE APPLICATION

 Ph.D. Program

 Ph.D. degree is offered through interdisciplinary program:

• Computation Science and Engineering (CSE) (link to CSE)
• Energy and Environment Systems (EES) (link to EES)

Application Deadlines

	Priority Deadline*	General Deadline**
		Domestic Applicants	International Applicants
Fall	March 1st	July 1st	June 1st
Spring	September 1st	November 1st	October 1st
Summer	N/A	April 1st	March 1st