Civil Engineering Degree

Civil Engineering at Dunwoody

Dunwoody’s Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering combines engineering theory with extensive hands-on lab, field, and project-based learning experiences to prepare graduates to design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that shapes our communities.​ Civil Engineering blends both creativity and engineering to create places and spaces that work both functionally and aesthetically. ​

Interested in making a positive impact on the real world? Civil engineers design infrastructure for a sustainable future, including renewable-energy, green buildings, efficient transportation networks, and climate-resilient design.

As a student you will take courses in all five major civil engineering disciplines: structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering.​ Topics range from soil mechanics and water engineering to topographic surveying and project management with a focus on design that works well with the physical site and how the structure will be used.

You also prepare to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, a key step in becoming a licensed civil engineer.

Small class sizes give you the chance to work closely with experienced instructors and network with your cohort as you move through your civil engineering courses.

Arts & science courses in the Hawk Core Curriculum help you understand the core mathematical and scientific principles that all engineering projects grow out of as well as provide you with the communication and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the profession.

During your final year, you will complete a multidisciplinary senior design project, which will help round out your professional portfolio.

More about Civil Engineering

Isn’t civil engineering only about concrete and hard hats?

That may be the stereotype, but in reality modern civil engineers work with state-of-the-art technology including drones, LiDAR, AI simulation tools, smart technology, and virtual and augmented reality. ​

Are there jobs for civil engineers?

Demand for civil engineers remains high in the Upper Midwest due to retirements in the field and increased need for new or upgraded infrastructure. Jobs can be found anywhere you want to live and include all sizes and types of organizations, including large engineering firms, state departments of transportation, municipal public works departments, and more.

What makes Dunwoody’s Civil Engineering degree different?

At Dunwoody, students are accepted directly into the Civil Engineering program from day one. That means you don’t have to wait to see if you get accepted in the major, and you are encouraged to get involved with events specific to your major right away, including joining major-related student organizations and connecting with the industry at career fairs, tours, and more. In addition, the learning is project-based and led by faculty with real-world experience and a passion for the field. Yes, you will still need to learn theory that’s relevant to your degree, but theory is always reinforced with hands-0n learning and an emphasis on building both professional and technical skills.

Collaboration with students from other programs is also encouraged and facilitated with both co-curricular and extra-curricular settings so that you learn how to work with other professionals.

How did Dunwoody create the Civil Engineering degree?

All of our programs work with industry experts to make sure that the topics and technologies students are being taught are what’s valued by employers and will help students graduate as prepared as possible to enter the field. For Civil Engineering, our advisory group included licensed civil engineers.​ In addition, Dunwoody’s Civil Engineering program builds on the College’s proven track-record of training sought-after Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology professionals. ​