Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The program prepares students for professional engineering careers in the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

Civil Engineering professionals plan, design, construct, and operate facilities which are essential to the quality of modern life. The Civil Engineering curriculum is based upon providing a fully-integrated design experience by beginning with introductory courses in the study of engineering history and economics, then progressing through a broad coverage of the primary areas of practice within Civil Engineering (surveying, structures, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering, water resources, transportation and environmental engineering), and finishing with a year-long capstone Civil Engineering senior design project. The goal of the Civil Engineering program is to prepare students to pursue graduate education in their specific areas of interest, pass the Fundamental of Engineering and Professional Engineer exams in the areas of practice within Civil Engineering, and become involved in design, project planning and research.

Civil Engineering students may complete one or more optional concentrations in

• Environmental Engineering
• Cooperative Education Program

Environmental Engineering Concentration

The objective of the concentration in Environmental Engineering within the Civil Engineering program at Temple University is to provide students with the skills needed to understand environmental problems and to design environmental systems to reduce and/or mitigate pollution. Environmental Engineering is a hybrid of Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering, and it is thus natural for a civil engineer to broaden his/her knowledge in Environmental Engineering. Students in this concentration would be in a program that satisfies ABET accreditation for civil engineers, but they are more equipped to pass the Fundamental of Engineering and the Professional Engineer exams in the Environmental Engineering Category.

Cooperative Education Program

A Cooperative Education (Co-Op) is an optional program available at the College of Engineering where you have the opportunity to gain professional work experience before graduation. It is designed to give you the chance to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to real life problems. You will be exposed to the latest technology and new ideas at a worksite helping you understand your field of work more extensively. During the Co-Op, you will make valuable connections with professionals in your field. A cooperative education can enhance and strengthen you academically, professionally and personally.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: EN-CEE-BSCE

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

+1 Bachelor to Master's Accelerated Degree Program

High-achieving undergraduates can earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree within five years. Students apply for this program in sophomore year, and four graduate-level courses are taken in place of undergraduate requirements during junior and senior years. After the bachelor's degree is earned, one graduate-level course is taken in the summer followed by full-time study in the subsequent Fall and Spring semesters to complete the master's degree study. The following accelerated program is available:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Contact Information

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Engineering Building, Room 513
215-204-7814
denise.guiteras@temple.edu

Philip Udo-Inyang, PhD, Acting Chair
Engineering Building, Room 514
215-204-7814
philip.udo-inyang@temple.edu

Erica McKenzie, PhD, Undergraduate Coordinator of Civil Engineering
Engineering Building, Room 511
215-204-6093
ermckenzie@temple.edu

Denise Guiteras, Administrative Specialist of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
Engineering Building, Room 513
215-204-7814
denise.guiteras@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits. The writing-intensive course credits are counted as part of the major; they are not General Education (GenEd) or elective credits. The writing-intensive courses must be completed at Temple University and students may not transfer in credits to satisfy this requirement. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are: 

Department Requirements

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Courses must be passed with a C- or better. 

Suggested Academic Plan

Below is the five-year academic plan for the Co-Op program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. The minimum requirement for graduation is 134 semester hours.

Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different. 

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Concentrations in Environmental Engineering and Cooperative Education Program

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Approved Civil & Environmental Engineering Technical Electives

Accelerated Programs

Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route.

The following accelerated programs may be of interest to students in the Civil Engineering BSCE:

College of Engineering

• Civil Engineering MSCE
• Environmental Engineering MSEnvE