The mission of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering is to provide:

• High-quality undergraduate programs that continually incorporate advances in civil engineering technology.
• Post-bacalaureate educational programs to satisfy the increasing need for highly educated engineers in various specialty areas of civil engineering.
• Research activities consistent with the responsibilities of a research institution to develop new technology for the solution of emerging problems and to support programs of graduate education.
• Extension and public service activities through the development of professional technical assistance and continuing education programs.

With an accredited engineering degree program, graduates are on track to pursue a Professional Engineering license, a necessity not only for professional practice, but also for many positions in local, state, and federal government. Obtaining a contractor’s license is also a goal for many graduates early in their career. Since construction is done everywhere people live, graduates can often match their family and geographical location needs with an employer.