Civil Engineering
Bradley’s Civil Engineering program prepares you to design, build, and sustain the infrastructure that shapes our world. From bridges and highways to sustainable cities and smart infrastructure, you’ll gain hands-on experience tackling real engineering challenges. With expert faculty, state-of-the-art labs, and a senior capstone project, you’ll graduate ready to make a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Degree Options
Students may apply to the 4+1 Master of Science in Civil Engineering program while completing their bachelor’s degree. Applications are considered in the spring of junior year or the fall of senior year. Students will not be eligible to apply after the first day of the spring semester of their senior year.
Experiential Learning
Bradley’s ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program blends rigorous coursework with hands-on learning, faculty mentorship, and real-world applications to prepare students for leadership and innovation in the field.
Industry-Connected Learning
Hands-On Projects & Research
Competitive & Global Experience
Cutting-Edge Technology & Innovation
Program Details
Required CE Courses (60 Hours)
Required Technical Electives (9 Hours)
Required Construction Courses (5 Hours)
Required Science Courses (11 Hours)
Required Mathematics Courses (15 Hours)
Required Communication Courses (9 Hours)
Additional Bradley Core Curriculum Courses (15 Hours)
See Bradley Core Curriculum list in the schedule of classes each semester
Minimum Semester Hours Required = 124 Hours
Elective Courses
Basic Science Electives
Students must take 3 semester hours from the following courses:
CE Elective Courses
Students must take 6 hours from the following courses:
Note: All electives selected by the student should be approved by the student’s academic advisor. The student should select technical electives that reflect career objectives. Students wishing to enroll in a CEC graduate-level course must have a minimum 2.75 GPA overall.
Technical Electives Courses – 9 hours
Students must take 9 hours from the following courses:
Note: All electives selected by the student should be approved by the student’s academic advisor. The student should select technical electives that reflect career objectives. Students wishing to enroll in a CEC graduate-level course must have a minimum 2.75 GPA overall.
Any CE Elective course listed above
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering.
Mission and Objectives
Produce graduates who possess a keen awareness of the global dimensions of our profession, leadership skills required to serve our society, and the technical knowledge to pursue multiple career paths, including advanced degrees. To achieve our mission, our department will strive to achieve the following civil engineering program objectives:
- Our alumni have the skills to become leaders and stewards in their chosen profession and in society through their contributions to professional practice, research, entrepreneurial initiatives, or policy.
- Our alumni apply ethics and sustainability principles in their profession and commit to life-long learning, earn licensure and become experts and mentors in their chosen profession.
- Our alumni have the needed awareness of relevant global issues and cultures in order to thrive in a complex and multicultural world.
Student Outcomes
In order to meet these program educational objectives, students graduating from Bradley’s civil engineering program will attain the following 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
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our program launch careers in a wide range of sectors, including government agencies, public works departments, consulting firms, and construction companies that serve both private and public clients. They don’t just build projects—they shape communities. Whether planning sustainable infrastructure, integrating environmental and social impacts, or managing construction from the ground up, our graduates play essential roles in creating a better future.