Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Lacey, USA
BSc
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 46,856 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Ready to tackle real-world issues, help solve problems in your community, and examine what it means to be an ethical engineer in the 21st century? Civil engineering may be the right major for you.
Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
- New, state-of-the-art industrial building considered most environmentally friendly and energy efficient, with LEED Platinum Certification in the Western Hemisphere
- Facility includes labs for fluids, manufacturing, robotics and mechatronics, soils and materials testing
- 4+1 dual degree program: qualified students earn a bachelor's and master's in five years
- Connection with local engineers and alumni through the advising board for education and internships
Program Objectives
- Engaged in service to their profession and their communities, consistent with the Benedictine tradition to serve.
- Steadfast in pursuing personal and professional growth opportunities (e.g., continuing education, advanced degrees, professional licensing, membership in professional societies, etc.) to foster personal and organizational growth.
- Capable of complex problem solving, able to apply critical, sound, and ethical judgment while designing sustainable engineering systems for our society.
- Valued members of their organization and successful practicing engineers.
- Effective communicators provide quality interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Students will develop an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Internships
Proximity to the Washington state capital allows for access to quality internship opportunities, and STEM internships and career fairs offered each semester. Students have had internships or gone on to work with:
- Boeing
- Intel
- State and federal government agencies
- Local manufacturing and engineering firms
Minor Program Option
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering is a broad field that includes power systems, control systems, microelectronics, microprocessors, computer networks, telecommunications (wire, wireless, satellite, and fiber optic), remote sensing, signal processing, neural networks, medical devices, optics (electro-optics, optoelectronics, and photonics) and other emerging technologies. The minor in Electrical Engineering is intended for students who major in related fields and are interested in learning Electrical Engineering to enhance their major.
Popular Civil Engineering Courses
- Advanced transportation engineering
- Earthquake engineering
- Engineering geology
- Matrix structural analysis
- Seismic evaluation
- Steel design
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- Design of buildings and bridges
- Urban Planning
- Transportation engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Construction and engineering management
Saint Martin’s is dedicated to developing well-rounded citizens who are ready to care for their communities and the environment. Our civil engineering program will prepare you with the education necessary to be successful in the fields of industry, government, and academia.
Because of Saint Martin's liberal arts foundation, the BSCE program is designed to meet the needs of this growing industry and equip students with practical skills that are utilized and valued in the job market.
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