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Construction Engineering (127 Credits)
Admission to the Major Criteria
Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering requires meeting certain admission benchmarks. There are different admission benchmarks for incoming students based on their academic standing.
To be admitted to the Construction Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
• An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
• WSU enrollment in MATH 171 or equivalent credit earned with a ‘C’ or higher grade
• An AP Calculus score of ‘2’ or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Construction Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
• Grade of ‘C’ or better in the following courses:
o MATH 171
o MATH 172
o CE 211
o PHYSICS 201
o PHYSICS 211
• A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists) upon completion of the above courses.
Admission to the major is only valid for the current campus of residence. Students who decide to change campus after admission to the major will need to re-qualify for admission to the major for the campus to which they transfer.
Students who are deficient under the University’s Academic Regulations or whose GPA in CE courses falls below 2.0 are subject to loss of eligibility of major. The undergraduate studies committee on each campus will determine the eligibility and probation conditions for students who will be permitted to apply for re-entry to the major.
Experiential Requirement
Students within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering must complete one of the following experiential requirements:
None of the courses listed below may be taken on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C or better is required in all CE and CON E courses required for the degree.
Students should consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences and choices as well as allowed substitutions to the schedule of studies listed below. At the time of admittance to the CON E program, all pre-existing upper-division CE, CON E, and CST M coursework from previous institutions can be evaluated by the department for compliance with degree requirements on a case-by-case basis. Following admittance to the CON E program, all subsequent upper-division CE, CON E, and CST M courses must be taken at WSU. However, an exception may be made if a student receives less than a C grade in one CE, CON E, or CST M course during their last semester at WSU. With approval of the department chair, a student can make up that one course only at a different institution.
Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering requires meeting certain admission benchmarks. There are different admission benchmarks for incoming students based on their academic standing.
To be admitted to the Construction Engineering major, students must have one of the following:
• An 83% or higher ALEKS math placement score
• WSU enrollment in MATH 171 or equivalent credit earned with a ‘C’ or higher grade
• An AP Calculus score of ‘2’ or higher (AB or BC exam)
To maintain a Construction Engineering major, students must complete the following benchmarks:
• Grade of ‘C’ or better in the following courses:
o MATH 171
o MATH 172
o CE 211
o PHYSICS 201
o PHYSICS 211
• A cumulative WSU GPA of 2.50 or higher (or transfer GPA if no WSU GPA exists) upon completion of the above courses.
Admission to the major is only valid for the current campus of residence. Students who decide to change campus after admission to the major will need to re-qualify for admission to the major for the campus to which they transfer.
Students who are deficient under the University’s Academic Regulations or whose GPA in CE courses falls below 2.0 are subject to loss of eligibility of major. The undergraduate studies committee on each campus will determine the eligibility and probation conditions for students who will be permitted to apply for re-entry to the major.
Experiential Requirement
Students within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering must complete one of the following experiential requirements:
- An internship of at least eight weeks duration, with at least one credit of CE 495.
- A research position of at least eight weeks duration under the supervision of a departmental faculty member or approved mentor, with at least one credit of CE 499.
- Study abroad for six or more credits. International students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will meet this requirement through their study in the United States.
- Participation in a recognized ROTC program. Veterans in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will have met this requirement through their prior service in the armed forces.
- A leadership or service experience of at least one semester, subject to departmental approval, with at least one credit of CE 499.
None of the courses listed below may be taken on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C or better is required in all CE and CON E courses required for the degree.
Students should consult with their advisor at their campus of residence for approved alternative course sequences and choices as well as allowed substitutions to the schedule of studies listed below. At the time of admittance to the CON E program, all pre-existing upper-division CE, CON E, and CST M coursework from previous institutions can be evaluated by the department for compliance with degree requirements on a case-by-case basis. Following admittance to the CON E program, all subsequent upper-division CE, CON E, and CST M courses must be taken at WSU. However, an exception may be made if a student receives less than a C grade in one CE, CON E, or CST M course during their last semester at WSU. With approval of the department chair, a student can make up that one course only at a different institution.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CHEM 105 [PSCI] | 4 |
| ECONS 101 [SSCI] or 102 [SSCI] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| MATH 171 [QUAN] | 4 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Biological Sciences [BSCI] | 3 |
| CST M 102 | 2 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| MATH 172 | 4 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CE 211 | 3 |
| CST M 254 | 2 |
| PHYSICS 201 | 3 |
| PHYSICS 211 | 1 |
| SOE 101 or 102 | 4 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CE 203 | 2 |
| CE 215 | 3 |
| ME 212 | 3 |
| ME 220 | 1 |
| STAT 360 or 370 | 3 |
| Math/Science Electives2 | 4 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CE 302 | 2 |
| CE 315 | 3 |
| CE 330 | 3 |
| COM 400 [COMM] | 3 |
| CON E 252 | 2 |
| CON E 360 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CE 317 [M] | 4 |
| CON E 351 | 2 |
| CON E 361 | 3 |
| CST M 356 | 3 |
| Professional Electives3 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| CE 400 | 3 |
| CE 463 | 3 |
| CE 480 | 1 |
| CST M 460 | 3 |
| CST M 462 | 3 |
| Professional Electives3 | 3 |
| Complete Experiential Requirement4 | 0 - 1 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| CE 465 [M] [CAPS]5 | 4 |
| CST M 368 | 3 |
| CST M 473 | 3 |
| CST M 484 | 3 |
| Professional Electives3 | 3 |
| Con E Exit Survey | |
Footnotes
| 1 | Must complete 3 of these 4 UCORE designations: ARTS, DIVR, EQJS, HUM. |
| 2 | Math/Science Electives (4 credits required): Students may select from CHEM 106, MATH 220 and 273, PHYSICS 202 and 212, SOE 110, 210. |
| 3 | Professional Electives (9 credits required): Students must choose an area of emphasis and complete the required courses and additional professional electives: 1) Structures/Buildings: CE 414 and two from CE 431, 433, or 436; 2) Infrastructure/Pavement: CE 322, 473; and one from CE 425, 472, 474, or 476; 3) Foundations/Heavy Civil: CE 414, 433, 435; 4) Environmental Facilities: CE 341, 442; and one from CE 351, 407, 415, 416, or 418; 5) General Civil: At least 9 credits of 300-400 level CE courses not used to fulfill major requirements. 3 credits must be one of the following 400-level CE design courses: CE 403, 419, 425, 431, 433, 434, 435, 436, 442, 451, 460, 473, 474, or 476. |
| 4 | Experiential Requirement: Requires completion of one of the following: 1) one credit of CE 495 or 499; 2) six or more credits of study abroad; 3) military service or participation in recognized ROTC program. |
| 5 | CE 465 [M] [CAPS] must be taken in the final semester. |