Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Who We Are
Welcome to the Civil and Environmental Engineering Division at UTSA, where we are dedicated to shaping the future of engineering through education, innovation, and impactful research. Our division is committed to providing a comprehensive learning experience that blends fundamental engineering principles with practical design skills, preparing students to excel as professionals and leaders in the field. Through a diverse range of programs, students gain hands-on experience, engage in cutting-edge research, and cultivate a deep understanding of the role engineers play in addressing global challenges. Explore how our mission, goals, and outcomes are designed to empower students to make meaningful contributions to society and the profession.
Civil & Environmental Engineering School Information
Civil & Environmental Engineering Division’s Mission Statement
The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Division’s mission is to provide our students with an education that integrates fundamental science and engineering skills with design principles to solve engineering problems. Our programs provide students opportunities for graduate education, to acquire life-long learning skills, and to participate in research that advances the discipline and benefits society. Students will be prepared to become professional engineers and leaders in the Civil and Environmental Engineering profession.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Division Goals
- Provide an exceptional undergraduate and graduate education that empowers students to become leaders in the civil and environmental engineering profession
- Offer innovative educational programs consisting of instruction, experiential learning and research activities that cultivate student critical thinking skills, leadership, and desire for lifelong learning
- Serve as a preeminent civil and environmental engineering research department providing transformative solutions to regional and global problems
Program Educational Objectives
Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science graduates are expected to attain the following program educational objectives:
- meet the expectations of their employers,
- will endeavor to become licensed professional engineers
- are able to pursue graduate studies, if so desired.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the UTSA Civil Engineering Program will demonstrate the following student outcomes.
- 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 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.
CEE Division Student Enrollment and Graduation Data
| Academic Year | Course Load | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Total | Total UG | Total GR | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | FT | 49 | 50 | 76 | 129 | 3 | 307 | 472 | 99 | 11 | 12 | |
| PT | 4 | 12 | 23 | 120 | 6 | 165 | ||||||
| 2021-2022 | FT | 43 | 63 | 92 | 134 | 9 | 341 | 477 | 101 | 18 | 8 | |
| PT | 6 | 8 | 27 | 92 | 3 | 136 | ||||||
| 2020-2021 | FT | 46 | 60 | 87 | 167 | 8 | 368 | 512 | 111 | 10 | 3 | |
| PT | 6 | 13 | 33 | 88 | 4 | 144 | ||||||
| 2019-2020 | FT | 67 | 83 | 90 | 180 | 7 | 427 | 547 | 99 | 19 | 8 | |
| PT | 7 | 13 | 15 | 80 | 5 | 120 | ||||||
| 2018-2019 | FT | 80 | 61 | 85 | 182 | 8 | 416 | 519 | 88 | 19 | 5 | |
| PT | 4 | 10 | 22 | 66 | 1 | 103 | ||||||
Undergraduate Programs
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Offering degrees and certificates in engineering, architecture, construction science and management, historic preservation, interior design, and urban and regional planning at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels
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