* Books and Supplies (approximate)
Undergraduate Freshman: If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative
International Undergraduate Transfer from a US Institution:
An international student who is currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university, and wishes to transfer to Lamar University must meet one of the following criteria:
0-17 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CPGA) on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
18-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA and proof of English Language Proficiency. English Proficiency requirement may be waived with proof of completion of Comp I and Comp II with a grade of “B” or better on a
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA and English Proficiency requirement are waived.
International Undergraduate Transfer from non-US Institutions:
An international student transferring from a non-US Institution must meet one of the following criteria:
0-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL Internet Based Total: 71
TOEFL Computer Based Total: 197
TOEFL Paper-Based Total: 527
IELTS Total: 6.0
Duolingo: 95
Degree Description
The Lamar University Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering prepares you for a people-serving profession vital to the world’s economic, political and social well-being. Civil engineers engage in a wide range of activities such as research, design, development, management and the control of engineering systems and their components.
Watch Dr. Liv Haselbach's faculty interview to learn more about the program and what it means to be a civil engineer.
Why Study Civil Engineering at Lamar?
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Lamar University, you will be in high demand in various fields throughout many different industries. You'll graduate with the skills and professional network you need to land the career of your choice. The curriculum that leads to this degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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B.S. Civil Engineering
General Education Core Curriculum
Communication - 6 Hours:
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Choose one from the following:
COMM 1315 - Public Speaking
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Speech
SPAN 1311 - Beginning Spanish I
FREN 1311 - Beginning French I
DSDE 1371 - ASL I
Mathematics* - 3 Hours:
MATH 2413 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
Life and Physical Sciences* - 6 Hours:
PHYS 2425 - University Physics I
PHYS 2426 - University Physics II
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours From:
PHIL 1370 - Philosophy of Knowledge
PHIL 2306 - Ethics
Creative Arts - 3 Hours From:
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation I
ARTS 1303 - Art History I
DANC 2304 - Dance Appreciation
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
MUSI 1309 - Jazz History and Appreciation
MUSI 1310 - History of Rock and Roll
COMM 1375 - Film Appreciation
COSC 1324 - Art of Computer Game Development
PHIL 1330 - Arts and Ideas
THEA 1310 - Introduction to Theatre
American History - 6 Hours From:
HIST 1301 - US History I 1763-1877
HIST 1302 - US History II Since 1877
HIST 2301 - Texas History
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours:
POLS 2301 - Introduction to American Government I
POLS 2302 - Introduction to American Government II
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours:
INEN 2373 - Engineering Economics
Component Area Options - 6 Hours#:
MATH 2414 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
*The additional hour from MATH 2413, PHYS 2425 & 2426 are applied here
#The additional hour from MATH 2414 is applied in the departmental Other section below
Required Courses for Major - 74 Hours
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I
CVEN 1201 - Introduction to Civil Engineering
CVEN 2301 - Statics
CVEN 2370 - Intro to CAD and Surveying
CVEN 2372 - Mechanics of Solids
CVEN 3300 - Engineering Materials Systems
CVEN 3311 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CVEN 3340 - Structural Analysis
CVEN 3351 - Fluid Mechanics
CVEN 3360 - Engineering Hydrology
CVEN 3370 - Water and Wastewater Treatment
CVEN 3390 - Geo-technical Engineering
CVEN 4110 - Seminar
CVEN 4312 - Civil Engineering Systems Design Project
CVEN 4313 - CE Systems Design Project II
CVEN 4340 - Foundation Engineering
CVEN 4350 - Hydraulic Engineering
CVEN 4365 - Introduction to Transportation Engineering
CVEN 4380 - Reinforced Concrete Design
CVEN 4390 - Structural Steel Design
MATH 2415 - Calculus III
MATH 3328 - Linear Algebra
MATH 3370 - Introduction to the Theory of Statistical Inference
MEEN 2302 - Dynamics
One from:
MATH 3301 - Ordinary Differential Equation
CVEN 2320 - Differential Equations
Elective Courses
Science Elective - Minimum 4 Hours From:
GEOL 1403 - Geology I: Physical Geology
BIOL 1406 - General Biology I (Majors)
CVEN Elective 3 Hours From:
CVEN 4320 - Engineering Project Management
CVEN 4370 - Computer-Aided Design
CVEN 4309 - Structural Steel Design
CVEN 53XX - Any 5000-level CVEN GR course
MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra
Other - 1 Hour
# the additional hour from MATH 2414 on core above is applied here
All STEM courses require a grade of "C" or better to satisfy degree plan/prerequisite requirements.
Hours: 123
Civil engineers design a safer, cleaner world for all of us. Your career in civil engineering will allow you to make sure that we all have safe places to live and work. You'll provide us with clean drinking water and ways to live sustainably. With the world’s growing population and our limited natural resources, your work will be extremely important in ensuring sustainable development of our resources.
Career Areas
Geotechnology
Materials safety
Workplace safety
Structural technology
Civil infrastructure
Health Center fee: 912 $ per year
