Accreditation Information
The University of Utah's bachelor’s degree programs in Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the quality assurance organization focused on college and university programs in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
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BS Civil Engineering
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the program are that during the first few years after graduation:
- Civil Engineering graduates will be engaged in the practice of civil engineering, or related field, or will be pursuing advanced knowledge through post-graduate study and research.
- Civil Engineering graduates will be on the path towards licensure, when appropriate, and will be active in professional organizations, seeking opportunities for professional development and participating in the betterment of their profession.
- Civil Engineering graduates will be ascending into leadership roles and be advocating for the betterment of society while utilizing their accumulated education and experience to solve complex societal issues.
Student Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
BS Construction Engineering
Program Educational Objectives
- Construction Engineering graduates will be engaged in the practice of construction engineering or a related field or will be pursuing advanced knowledge through post-graduate study and research.
- Construction Engineering graduates will be entering professional practice and on a path towards professional licensure when appropriate. They will be collaborating on diverse project teams applying engineering, communication, and management skills and utilizing their accumulated education and experience to address complex societal issues for the community's broader good.
- Construction Engineering graduates will be ascending into leadership roles by advocating for their profession, being active in professional organizations, seeking professional development opportunities, and participating in their profession's betterment by applying ethical engineering practices.
Student Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.