Civil Engineering, BS

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of Widener’s civil engineering program are expected to:

• Perform successfully in civil engineering practice by utilizing technical, organizational, and business skills to meet the needs of their employers, clients, and communities
• Demonstrate commitment to professionalism in engineering practice by pursuing professional licensure
• Communicate and interact effectively with co-workers, other professionals, and the public
• Engage in continuous learning through graduate studies or continuing professional development
• Contribute to the advancement of the profession and the community through involvement with appropriate organizations and activities

Student Outcomes

Over the course of their studies, graduates of the program shall have demonstrated:

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

8. an understanding of professional practice issues & licensure

Curriculum Sequence