Duke's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a tightly integrated academic program designed to develop advanced skills in the analysis and design of structural and environmental systems. The program is characterized by close student-faculty interaction, and abundant internship and independent study opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes the tools needed for leadership roles in technical fields, and recognizes students professional and personal obligations to the broader society and culture.
We offer a bachelor of science in engineering (BSE) degree with several opportunities to specialize. These areas include architectural engineering, structural engineering and mechanics, environmental engineering, water resources engineering and hydrology; and systems engineering and transportation. We recently launched a dual civil and environmental engineering/biomedical engineering (cee/bme) degree focusing heavily on the biological aspects of engineering. We also offer an architectural engineering certificate, and a new certificate in Energy and the Environment.
We also offer a plan by which a student can earn a BSE and MS degree in 5 years. This plan is the 4 + 1 Program.
Program Goals The goals of the CEE program are to position our graduates to:
- use their knowledge and understanding of engineering sciences and design to advance their professional career;
- think critically when solving and managing tasks;
- communicate effectively in multidisciplinary, professional environments;
- exercise professional responsibility and sensitivity in the context of the social, economic, ethical and environmental implications of their engineering work;
- function effectively and efficiently as an individual and as a part of a team; and
- pursue life-long learning to earn relevant professional credentials (for example, licensure, professional or graduate degrees).
Our Commitment to Education The civil and environmental engineering program at Duke is built upon the expertise and experience of a dedicated faculty and is supported by specialized laboratory and instructional facilities. Duke's civil and environmental engineering professors are committed to provide quality classroom instruction, advising, and laboratory experiences in settings that encourage student-faculty as well as student-student interactions. The faculty conducts research of national and international consequence and undergraduates have ample opportunities to be involved in such research, by undertaking independent study projects and/or by working as research assistants. Director of Undergraduate Studies Joseph Nadeau, PhD, PE(919) 660-5216nadeau@duke.edu