Civil Engineering, BS, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:

  • Have completed CHEM 1500/1501, MEGR 2100, MATH 1334, MATH 1335, MATH 1336, MATH 2320, MATH 2330, MATH 2340, PHYS 1210/1211, PHYS 1220/1221, and CEEGR 2210 

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180 
  • Credits in Major: 134
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.5
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

FIRST TRANSFER YEAR
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1

UCOR 2XXX – University Core 

MATH 2315 – Prob., Stats., and Data Comp. (5)

CEEGR 2500 – Intro to Structural Design (4)
Course 2

CEEGR 3310 – Fluid Mechanics + CEEGR 3370 – Lab (4+1)

CEEGR 3230 – Mechanics of Matl. II (4)

CEEGR 3350 – Applied Hydraulics (4)
Course 3

CEEGR 3510 – Engr. Geology (4)

CEEGR 3530 – Soil Mechanics (5)

CEEGR 3420 – Environ. Engr. Chem. (4)
Course 4

CEEGR 3020 – Global Engr. Economics (3)

CEEGR 3710 – Water Resources I (4)

CEEGR 4720 – Water Res. II (4) OR CEEGR 4550 – Foundations  (4)
Course 5    

CEEGR 2220 – Mechanics of Matl. Lab (1)

First Transfer Year Steps for Success

  • Revise your course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
  • Talk to biology faculty mentors.
  • See Seattle University Course Catalog for more BIOL electives for graduate of professional prerequisites. 
  • Investigate career options, attend seminars, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.
  • Begin preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plan for last year and graduation.

SECOND TRANSFER YEAR
Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1

CEEGR 4450 – Structural Mechanics (5)

†CEEGR 3260, 3280, 3760 or 3860 (3)

CEEGR 3110 – Surveying and Geomatics (5)
Course 2

CEEGR 4730 – Prin. of Environ. Engr. (5)

CEEGR 4470 – Structural Design I (4) OR CEEGR 4740 – Water/Wastewater Engr. (4)

CEEGR 4490 – Structural Design II (4) OR CEEGR 4750 – Hazardous Waste Engr. (4) 
Course 3

CEEGR 4870 – Engr. Design I (3)

CEEGR 4880 – Engr. Design II (4)

CEEGR 4890 – Engr. Design III (3)
Course 4  

UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

†Choose CEEGR 3260 – Transportation Engineering, CEEGR 3280 – Timber Design, CEEGR 3760 – Environmental Law, OR CEEGR 3860 – Sustainable Engineering. 

Second Transfer Year Steps for Success

  • Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it with your advisor and mentor.
  • Apply to graduate on MySeattleU.
  • Attend career events and consider graduate or professional school options.
  • Meet with faculty mentors to finalize your career plans.
  • Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate/professional programs.
  • Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I

Module I is waived with a DTA degree

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III

UCOR 3100 waived with a DTA degree

Choose one: UCOR 3400 – Humanities and Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges OR  UCOR 3800 – Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is required for graduation 
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page. 

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.

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