{"id":7,"date":"2020-09-22T10:55:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T14:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:01:36","slug":"bs-construction-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/cadet-programs\/bs-construction-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Engineering, B.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bachelor-s-degree-in-construction-engineering\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Construction Engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Citadel\u2019s four-year&nbsp;Construction Engineering major&nbsp;is designed to prepare graduates to become highly skilled&nbsp;construction engineers&nbsp;who can ethically and effectively apply principles of science, mathematics, and engineering to solve complex, real-world construction challenges. For students exploring&nbsp;what is construction engineering, this program offers a comprehensive foundation in planning, designing, managing, and improving construction processes across a variety of industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-will-i-learn-as-a-construction-engineering-major\">What will I learn as a Construction Engineering Major?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students pursuing&nbsp;construction engineering degrees&nbsp;at The Citadel will gain the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design systems, components, or processes within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, manufacturability, and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply modern techniques, skills, and analytical tools essential to contemporary construction engineering practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate and understand the global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts of construction engineering solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-construction-engineering-at-the-citadel\">Why Construction Engineering at The Citadel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadets enrolled in this&nbsp;Construction Engineering major&nbsp;at The Citadel will be prepared to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply engineering methods, analysis tools, and equipment essential for conducting and leading construction projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop strong self-management skills and a commitment to lifelong learning to remain current in the evolving field of construction engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue graduate education, professional registration, or advanced industry certifications as desired or required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about the course requirements, please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.citadel.edu\/\">college catalog<\/a> or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/academic-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Degree Map<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>View the prerequisite plan below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"Curriculum course and prerequisite plan for the construction engineering program \" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/civil-environmental\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CONE-Curriculum-Course-Prerequisite-Plan-11-x-17-SCCC-class-of-2026.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Construction Engineering The Citadel\u2019s four-year&nbsp;Construction Engineering major&nbsp;is designed to prepare graduates to become highly skilled&nbsp;construction engineers&nbsp;who can ethically and effectively apply principles of science, mathematics, and engineering to solve complex, real-world construction challenges. 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