Program Overview
The Environmental Engineering program provides a comprehensive foundation in environmental protection and preservation. Students develop analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills through a curriculum that includes core courses, major electives, and general education. Graduates are highly sought after in various industries, including engineering, government, and consulting, with a strong starting salary and opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Environmental Engineering
Overview:
Environmental engineering is the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of constructed facilities for the protection of human health and safety and the preservation of wildlife and the environment. It includes water supply and resources, environmental systems modeling, environmental chemistry, wastewater management, solid waste management, hazardous waste management and remediation, atmospheric systems and air pollution control, and environmental and occupational health. Graduates of environmental engineering programs are found in engineering and administrative posts in industry, construction, research, government, and consulting firms.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of environmental engineering.
- To prepare students to design, operate, and maintain environmental systems that protect human health and the environment.
- To develop students' analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Outline:
Curriculum:
Environmental engineering students can select courses from a variety of departments, including chemistry; environmental engineering; entomology; food, agricultural and biological engineering; earth sciences; mechanical engineering; industrial, systems, and welding engineering; and environment and natural resources.
Year 1:
- Math, science, and engineering courses
- College core courses
Years 2-4:
- Select core courses
- Major courses
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Laboratories
- Field trips
Faculty:
- Faculty members are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching.
- They are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
Unique Approaches:
- The program offers a variety of unique opportunities for students, including:
- Service learning
- Semester abroad
- International internships
- Engineering-specific study abroad programs
- The Global Option in Engineering program
Careers:
Career Paths:
Environmental engineering graduates find employment in a variety of organizations, including:
- Engineering consulting firms
- Manufacturing companies
- Federal, state, and local governments
- Graduate programs
Opportunities:
- Graduates may work in a variety of roles, including:
- Design engineer
- Project manager
- Environmental consultant
- Researcher
- Teacher
Outcomes:
- Graduates are prepared to make a positive impact on the environment and society.
- They are in high demand by employers.
- The average starting salary for environmental engineering graduates is $54,271.
