Undergraduate Programs

Degrees Offered:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

B.S. Civil Engineering

Career Focus	Civil engineers build durable infrastructure to support our communities with safe and efficient energy, shelter and transportation. Read our Careers and Program Overview.
Curriculum and Advising	Plan of Work and Elective Table with Semester Schedules and Prerequisites for B.S. in Civil Engineering (Most recent, for other years consult with CCEE UG office) CE Worksheet CCEE Advising Notes CE Program Educational Objectives (PEO) CE Student Outcomes
Credit Hours to Graduate	124(NEW)/126
Undergraduate Research Thesis	CE499 – Undergraduate Research CE 499 – Research Thesis Contract CE 499 – 3 credit hour option CE 499 – 1 + 2 credit hour option (2 semesters) UG Research Thesis Template
Accelerated ​Bachelor’s/Master’s​	Qualified undergraduate students can obtain a master’s degree within 2 to 3 semesters past BS graduation through the ABM program ABM Worksheet for BS CE Majors.
Minor in CE?	No
Jobs and Salary	Civil Engineers Occupational Employment and Salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accreditation	The NC State Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

B.S. Environmental Engineering

Career Focus	Environmental engineers eliminate hazards and develop sustainable solutions to keep our air and water clean and the land safe for habitation. Read our Careers and Program Overview.
Curriculum and Advising	Plan of Work for B.S. in Environmental Engineering (Most recent, for other years consult with CCEE UG office) CCEE Advising Notes ENE III – Approved List ENE Program Educational Objectives (PEO) ENE Student Outcomes
Credit Hours to Graduate	127
Undergraduate Research Thesis	CE499 – Undergraduate Research CE 499 – Research Thesis Contract CE 499 – 3 credit hour option CE 499 – 1 + 2 credit hour option (2 semesters) UG Research Thesis Template
Accelerated ​Bachelor’s/Master’s​	Qualified undergraduate students can obtain a master’s degree within 2 to 3 semesters past BS graduation through the ABM program.
Minor in ENE?	No
Jobs and Salary	Environmental Engineers Occupational Employment and Salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accreditation	The NC State Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

B.S. Construction Engineering

Career Focus	Construction engineers design reliable processes and build quality structures that enhance our living and working environments. Read our Careers and Program Overview.
Curriculum and Advising	Plan of Work for B.S. in Construction Engineering (Most recent, for other years consult with CCEE UG office) CCEE Advising Notes CON Program Educational Objectives (PEO) CON Student Outcomes
Credit Hours to Graduate	128(NEW)/126
Undergraduate Research Thesis	CE499 – Undergraduate Research CE 499 – Research Thesis Contract CE 499 – 3 credit hour option CE 499 – 1 + 2 credit hour option (2 semesters) UG Research Thesis Template
Accelerated ​Bachelor’s/Master’s​	Qualified undergraduate students can obtain a master’s degree within 2 to 3 semesters past BS graduation through the ABM program.
Minor in Construction Engineering?	No
Jobs and Salary	Construction Managers Occupational Employment and Salary, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accreditation	The NC State Construction Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Departmental Research Experience for Undergrads (REU)

The CCEE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program aims to provide
valuable research experience for undergraduate students who are interested in
research and are considering graduate school. Participation in this program is intended
to be an honor and the selection process is competitive. Students who participate in this
program will be mentored by at least one CCEE faculty member and will conduct state-
of-the-art research related to civil, construction, or environmental engineering.
Eligible students are expected to have at least sophomore standing with an overall and
CCEE major GPA of 3.5, or higher. However, strong proposals from students who do
not meet both of these criteria will also be considered. Students who are interested in
this program should meet with potential faculty advisors, identify mutual research
interests, and develop a proposal. Students should also consult with their potential
faculty advisors regarding access and safety procedures if working in a lab is required.
REU opportunities are available in both the fall and spring semesters along with the
summer.
For a REU during the Fall or Spring semester, participants must be registered NC State
undergraduate students in the term for which the REU is awarded. During the Summer
CCEE REU program, students should not be enrolled in classes, concurrent summer
programs, or hold other employment. Students selected for the Summer CCEE REU
program are expected to participate in online seminars, workshops, and other activities
along with students from other institutions participating in the NC State CCEE RISE
program (see https://go.ncsu.edu/rise). Students participating in the Summer CCEE
REU program will also present their research at the Annual NC State Summer
Undergraduate Research Symposium. During Fall and Spring REUs, student effort

should be roughly equivalent to 3 credit hours of time (~6-10 hr/week) though each REU
experience is unique. The Summer REU experience is expected to be a full-time
commitment.
REU proposals should be submitted at go.ncsu.edu/reuapplications before the
deadlines below:

Fall REU-
Early submission- August 1
Final submission- Fall census date
Spring REU-
Early submission- Wednesday before Fall Graduation
Final submission- Spring census date
Summer REU-
Early submission- Friday before Spring break
Final submission- May 1

Proposals submitted at the early submission deadlines will be either approved at that
time or deferred until the final submission deadline depending on the strength of the
proposal. Proposals will be evaluated by the UG Programs Committee for overall
quality, including both content and presentation. The total value of each stipend is
$1,850 per semester and/or $6,250 per summer. The financial details of the award payment
are explained below.
The REU award is provided through funding from the College of Engineering and
disbursed by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to the University Cashier’s
Office Student Account. For Fall and Spring REU awards, the stipend is a credit applied
to your student account. For the Summer REU, students receive a one-time payment of
the stipend amount. Please be advised that if outstanding charges are present on a
student’s account, the stipend will be credited towards those charges before paid to the
student. Additionally, if a student does not complete the research project, the student
will be required to return the stipend. Of note, some faculty may be open to hiring
students through NC State’s work-study program or as an hourly student worker. Both
of these options may have different financial aid implications and payment structure
than the REU program.
The stipend and other components of this award, though not considered wages, may be
taxable income.  Please refer to IRS Pub. 970, Tax Benefits for Education, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf, and the Form 1040 instructions http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040.pdf, for further information on what amount is reportable and how to report it when filing your taxes. In addition, this award must be considered a resource for federal financial aid purposes and included in the total financial aid support that a student receives.

Departmental Study Abroad Program

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering provides a summer study abroad program. The objective of doing so is to provide students with international experiences that encompass travel, culture, language, and people while providing NC State CCEE course credit. Participating in study abroad empowers students personally and increases confidence in what can be achieved (living in another country, navigating and traveling, communicating and understanding, seeing sights, developing personal plans, etc.).  It expands student world horizons and provides one of the best possible life experiences.  It is also important to note that future potential employers want to hire students who participate in study abroad programs because doing so demonstrates courage and willingness to accept challenges, step forward, deal with the unknown and engage in new activities.

What else adds value to our degrees?

• Professional Organizations and Honoraries to engage and network outside the classroom.
• International engineering programs for global exposure and understanding.
• Undergraduate Research to acquire the investigative skills of a researcher.
• Cooperative Education (Co-op) and Internships to work in the profession while getting your degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure for broader certification in the field.
• Order of the Engineer: Introduction to the Profession to join the professional engineering community.
• Engineering Career Fair for exploring job possibilities and finding your future employer.