Why Civil & Environmental Engineering?
Are you someone who
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Is curious about how things work?
- Wants to find innovative solutions to problems?
- Is a persistent and critical thinker?
- Is intrigued with facing the challenges of analyzing and designing complex systems?
If you are, Civil and Environmental Engineering could be the career for you!
Civil and environmental engineers plan, design, construct,
maintain and manage systems that improve our quality of
life. Bridges, airports, subdivisions, highways, dams and water
treatment plants are just a few of the contributions civil and
environmental engineers offer society.
Degrees Offered
The department offers two bachelor of science degrees:
Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Two
advanced degrees are also offered — an M.S. and a Ph.D.
in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Accreditation
The bachelor degree programs are accredited by ABET
fomerly known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology. Accreditation is an important consideration
for students who plan to obtain a professional license. It
assures future employers that you have received a quality
education.
Career Opportunities
The employment outlook for civil and environmental
engineers is very good. UNR graduates work for private
companies as well as governmental agencies at local,
county, state or federal levels. Jobs can be with small or large
companies and in cities of any size. Jobs can involve field
work, research, design and analysis.
EXPLORE MORE AT
www.unr.edu/engineering
Contacts:
Meg Fitzgerald, Coordinator of Recruitment, Retention and Advising
Jennifer O’Neil, Academic Advisor
College of Engineering Advisement Center
Scrugham Engineering/Mines (SEM) 131
1664 N. Virginia Street, Mail Stop0256
Reno, Nevada 89557
(775) 784-6925
engineering@unr.edu