Online Civil Engineering Degrees and Certificates and Schools

Civil Engineering: The civil engineer holds the safety, health, and welfare of the public paramount. Civil engineering projects and systems should conform to governmental regulations and statutes; should be built economically to function properly with a minimum of maintenance and repair while withstanding anticipated usage and weather; and should conserve energy and allow hazard-free construction while providing healthful, safe, and environmentally sound utilization by society.

Our Featured Online Civil Engineering Degree Schools

The following schools have accredited degree programs in Civil Engineering.

	Penn Foster Career School International		Stratford Career Institute
	Norwich University		San Joaquin Valley College
	Penn Foster College		Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Civil Engineer Degrees

The role of civil engineers is to supervise the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply, and sewage systems. They must also assist in the design process, from the construction costs and expected lifetime of a project, to government regulations and potential environmental hazards such as earthquakes and hurricanes. Civil engineering is considered one of the oldest engineering disciplines, and it encompasses many specialties.

Norwich University Join our tradition. Join the Norwich Family. Norwich's graduates helped build the nation, whether it was the chief engineer that connected the Pacific and Atlantic coasts with the railroad, fathers of industrial tycoons, leaders in famous battles, or men who developed the nation's banking system. Norwich graduates are natural leaders, and with the right blend of ambition and education, you might be able to join them. Master of Civil Engineering

Engineers typically enter the occupation with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty, but some basic research positions may require a graduate degree. Engineers offering their services directly to the public and must be licensed. Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology is important for engineers.

A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs. College graduates with a degree in a natural science or mathematics occasionally may qualify for some engineering jobs, especially in specialties in high demand. Most engineering degrees are granted in electrical, electronics, mechanical, or civil engineering. However, engineers trained in one branch may work in related branches. For example, many aerospace engineers have training in mechanical engineering. This flexibility allows employers to meet staffing needs in new technologies and specialties in which engineers may be in short supply. It also allows engineers to shift to fields with better employment prospects or to those that more closely match their interests.

Penn Foster Career School International Penn Foster Career School offers over 80 degree and diploma courses designed to give you the skills you need for a new career in today's fastest growing fields. You can study online, in print, or in combination. You decide which method best suits your learning style. Civil Engineering

Graduate training is essential for engineering faculty positions and many research and development programs, but is not required for the majority of entry-level engineering jobs. Many experienced engineers obtain a graduate degree in engineering or business administration to learn new technology and broaden their education. Many high-level executives in government and industry began their careers as engineers. About 1,830 programs at colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in engineering that are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Inc., and there are another 710 accredited programs in engineering technology. ABET accreditation is based on a program's faculty, curriculum, and facilities; the achievement of a program's students, program improvements, and institutional commitment to specific principles of quality and ethics. Although most institutions offer programs in the major branches of engineering, only a few offer programs in the smaller specialties. Also, programs of the same title may vary in content. For example, some programs emphasize industrial practices like preparing students for a job in industry. Others are more theoretical and are designed to prepare students for graduate work. Therefore, students should investigate curriculums and check accreditations carefully before selecting a college.

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All 50 States and the District of Columbia require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public. Engineers who are licensed are called professional engineers (PE). This licensure generally requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, 4 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of a State examination. Recent graduates can start the licensing process by taking the examination in two stages. The initial Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination can be taken upon graduation. Engineers who pass this examination commonly are called engineers in training (EIT) or engineer interns (EI). After acquiring suitable work experience, EITs can take the second examination, the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Several States have imposed mandatory continuing education requirements for relicensure. Most States recognize licensure from other States, provided that the manner in which the initial license was obtained meets or exceeds their own licensure requirements. Many civil, electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers are licensed PEs. Independent of licensure, various certification programs are offered by professional organizations to demonstrate competency in specific fields of engineering.