The Department of Civil Engineering of the Case School of Engineering offers an accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with courses in almost all the traditional civil engineering subjects. The graduate program offers the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Civil Engineering wih a focus in structures, engineering mechanics, geotechnical and environmental engineering. A cooperative education program involving participating engineering firms is available for both undergraduate and graduate students.
An active research program gives the students opportunities to participate in projects related to design, analysis, and testing. Projects are in areas such as computational mechanics, probabilistic design, bridges, dynamics and wind engineering, response of concrete and steel structures, fracture mechanics, static and dynamic behavior of soils, earthquake engineering, subsurface and ex-situ remediation, colloid behavior in environmental systems, and contaminated sediment dynamics.
Civil engineering is concerned with the environment and with the planning, design, and construction of facilities for meeting the needs of modern society. Examples of such facilities are transportation systems, schools and office buildings, bridges, dams, land reclamation projects, water treatment and distribution systems, commercial buildings, and industrial plants. Civil engineers can choose from a broad spectrum of opportunities in industry and consulting practice as well as research and development in firms in which civil engineers often participate as owners or partners. Employment can be found among a wide variety of industrial, governmental, construction, and private consulting organizations. There is a large demand for civil engineers nationally. The program at Case Western Reserve University is built around small classes, good faculty-student relationships and advising, and a program flexible enough to meet students’ personal career aims.
To be, and to be recognized for, setting the standards for excellence in engineering education.
The Case School of Engineering prepares and challenges its students to take leadership positions in engineering and computer science. The increasing role of technology in virtually every facet of our culture - communications, transportation, construction, healthcare, the environment, and even our system of wealth distribution - makes it vital that engineering-oriented students have access to progressive and cutting-edge programs stressing the following five areas of excellence.
The Civil Engineering Department developed its own mission statement and educational objectives that are consistent with those of the Engineering School. This process involved the entire Civil Engineering faculty and the Civill Engineering Development Committee. It was conducted during regular faculty meetings and special meetings called for this purpose. It is an ongoing process. Mission Statement:
Our mission is to prepare students for leadership roles in civil and environmental engineering. The department will provide facilities and research expertise to advance the state of the civil engineering profession within the mission of the Case School of Engineering. Students will be taught to address problems building on solid technical foundations while taking advantage of advanced technologies. Our graduates will adhere to high technical and ethical standards, in service to the public. Graduates will be prepared for the pursuit of advanced learning in civil engineering and related fields, as well as for the practice of civil and environmental engineering at the highest professional levels.
Program Objectives
The ECIV program committed itself to the establishment of a new set of Program Educational Objectives. In consultation with our stakeholders, the following reconstituted set of Program Educational Objectives has been established:
* Graduates of the ECIV Program will enter the profession of Civil Engineering and advance to positions of greater responsibility and leadership, in line with ASCE Professional Grade Descriptions.
* Graduates of the ECIV Program will enter and successfully progress in, or complete, advanced degree programs within their fields of choice.
* Graduates of the ECIV Program will progress toward or complete professional registration and licensure.