Civil Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program: Objectives and Outcomes
The objectives of the civil engineering program at Western Michigan University are to have graduates:
- Contribute to their profession through application of engineering fundamentals to develop innnovative solutions;
- Acquire leadership responsibilities;
- Continue their education through life-long learning opportunities, graduate studies, and/or self study; and
- Become professionally recognized as licenced professional engineers.
The program prepares students who:
- Understand and are able to apply knowledge of traditional mathematics, differential equations, calculus-based physics, science, and engineering skills
- Are able to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data in more than one Civil Engineering discipline
- Can design systems, components and processes to meet desired needs
- Can work in design teams
- Are able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- Understand professional and ethical responsibility
- Are able to communicate effectively
- Understand the impact of engineering on society
- Understand and embrace the need for life-long learning
- Have knowledge of contemporary issues
- Can use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
- Are able to explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy and leadership
More information on the degrees in Civil Engineering can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog 
