May 16, 2025  
General Catalog 2025-2026 
    
General Catalog 2025-2026

Civil Engineering, B.S.


The Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering  

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Major Requirements (70 units)


Technical Area Courses (15 units)


Select one course from the following (3 units):

Remaining Technical Area Courses:


Select one additional course from any remaining Technical Area below (3 units):

Other Degree Requirements


In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

  • American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
  • General Education  Requirements (43 units) - Engineering majors are exempt from G.E. Areas 1B, 3A, and UD3
  • Additional University Graduation Requirements  (9 units)- Civil Engineering majors are exempt from this requirement.
  • Upper-Division Writing  Requirement
  • Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total: 124 Units*


*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. These courses include MATH 75   (Area 2), CHEM 3A  (Area 5A), PHIL 1 PHIL 2 PHIL 10  or PHIL 20  (Area 3B), CE 121  (Area UD 2/UD 5), and CE 161  (Area UD 4). See advisor for details. 

Advising Notes


  1. Courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering taken CR/NC are not counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements in civil engineering.
  2. The Upper-Division Writing Skills requirement shall be met completing ENGR 105WE   with a letter grade of C or better.
  3. Students must consult with their academic advisor at least once each year.
  4. The 15 units of Technical Area Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  5. The following courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better: MATH 75 , MATH 76 , MATH 77 , MATH 81  or ENGR 101 , PHYS 4A  and PHYS 4B , CHEM 3A , CE 20 , CE 121 .
  6. Students must obtain department approval prior to taking upper division major courses at another institution.