Overview

Our undergraduate graduate programs integrate basic theory with a real-world perspective. Faculty are required to have substantial non-academic professional experience and professional licensure as the standard.

The programs are committed to providing a curriculum that satisfies the technical demands of a modern engineer, augmented by well-defined liberal art courses to help our students develop as well-rounded professionals. The civil and environmental engineering programs are designed to develop engineers with a strong background in mathematics and science, and an understanding of the nature of their special role in society.

In addition to your classroom studies, labs provide opportunities for hands-on experience.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities and gain valuable work experience while building your connections with industry and professional organizations.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to educate the next generation of engineers and surveyors to develop leaders that will advance the state of the profession. We strive for constructive student-faculty interactions through an inclusive educational setting. We prepare traditional and nontraditional students to succeed in professional practice and to pursue advance studies.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Accreditation

ABET Logo on black background with text that reads "accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission".


The Bachelor of Science in the Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Bachelor of Science in the Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 

Enrollment and Graduation Statistics

  • Program 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
    BS in Civil Engineering 296 401 451 466 514 585 581
    BS in Construction Engineering 35 28 44 59 78 36 22
    BS in Environmental Engineering -- -- 64 100 136 131 123
  • Program 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
    BS in Civil Engineering 57 60 73 66 80 80
    BS in Construction Engineering 3 4 4 10 15 7
    BS in Environmental Engineering -- -- 6 6 22 19

Industry Advisory Board

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) provides support and guidance from the community of professional engineers and surveyors. The IAB provides valuable advice on the mission and goals of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. The IAB also promotes a collaborative relationship between industry and academia.

    • AMEC Engineering
    • Amec Foster Wheeler
    • ARCADIS U.S., Inc.
    • Brennan Jones Engineering Assoc., LLC
    • C.W. Matthews
    • CH2M Hill Lockwood Greene
    • Geo-Hydro Engineers
    • geoLyteca LLC
    • Georgia DOT
    • Georgia Utility Contractors Association
    • Geosyntec Consultants
    • GOODWYN | MILES | CAWOOD
    • Heath & Lineback Engineers
    • Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
    • Lowe Engineers
    • NOVA Engineering & Environmental, Inc
    • Paulding County Department of Transportation
    • Ready Mix USA
    • RKS Green Consulting Group
    • SKYLINE Engineering & Construction
    • THE LPA GROUP INCORPORATED
    • The LPA Group, Incorporated
    • United Consulting
    • UZUN & CASE Engineers, LLC
    • Walker Concrete
    • Walt Disney Imagineering
    • Willett Engineering
    • Wolverton & Associates Consulting Engineers + Land Surveyors

Shared Governance Documents

Bylaws of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kennesaw State University.

View the Bylaws

Department Promotion and Tenure Guidelines (in revision): Standards and procedures for awarding promotion and/or tenure to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty members.