Bachelor - Civil and Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Civil Engineering – Undergraduate Technical Areas include:

Environmental Engineering focuses on the treatment of water, air, soil, solid and hazardous wastes, and renewable energy production.

Geotechnical and Materials Engineering includes the characterization and improvement of civil engineering materials and soils, foundation engineering, geotechnical design and modelling, materials testing and development, pavement design and asset management, and sustainable infrastructure design.

Structural Engineering and Mechanics deals with designing or rehabilitating large public structures, such as bridges, dams, or buildings.

The Penn State Department of Aerospace Engineering, established in 1961 and the only aerospace engineering department in Pennsylvania, is consistently recognized as one of the top aerospace engineering departments in the nation. The department is also an international leader in aerospace education, research, and engagement.

The department is built upon the fundamentals of academic integrity, innovation in research, and commitment to the advancement of the industry. Through an innovative curriculum and world-class instruction that reflects current industry practice and embraces future trends, Penn State Aerospace Engineering students develop professional excellence, engineering thinking, and deep technical knowledge in the core disciplines and integrative systems.