BSCE Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The graduates of the civil engineering program are:

1. Contributors to the solution of complex engineering projects as they apply knowledge of fundamental science and engineering design principles.
2. Pioneers that continuously implement/seek advanced degrees and/or continuous education.
3. Professional engineers.
4. Leaders and managers in the engineering field.

Student Outcomes

The graduates of the civil engineering program will have:  

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors  
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences  
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts  
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions  
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 

Enrollment Data

Sourced from the CSULB Office of Institutional Research & Analytics