Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering Emphasis, B.S.

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(120 UNITS)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The degree includes 81 units in the major, 24 General Education units, 15 units of electives and all university requirements. When selecting courses, students need to consult with a faculty adviser. Course prerequisites are strictly enforced.

All required courses toward the degree must be taken for a letter grade. All required mathematics and science courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better. Graduate courses are not open to undergraduate students without department approval. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for the major.

Mathematics and Science Courses (30 units)

Introductory Engineering Courses (9 units)

General Education Courses

All students at Cal State Fullerton are expected to complete prescribed units of General Education that are made up of courses outside of their chosen disciplines. Students seeking a degree in Engineering have been provided exceptions from some of the General Education requirements. For this reason, it is important that students take the approved G.E. courses for Engineering majors that are found in their Titan Degree Audit (TDA). Additionally, they should confirm the G.E. courses that are required within their specific programs with their respective advisers.

Upper-Division Writing Requirement

Six units from the following courses are required and must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better. Laboratory reports are graded on English composition, as well as content.

Civil Engineering Core Courses (42 units)

Technical Electives (15 units)

Students must take one course in basic science towards the technical electives. Adviser approval is required before enrolling in any elective course.

Basic Science Course (3 units)

Additional Information

* Corequisites

** Need department chair approval

Civil Engineering with Architectural Engineering Emphasis

Students wishing to earn an Architectural Engineering Emphasis must fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. When choosing their electives, they must consult with an adviser.