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.
Program Goals The goals of the program are to help graduates develop:
- a solid understanding of the engineering sciences and the process of engineering design;
- the ability to think critically;
- the ability to communicate orally, in writing, and mathematically;
- the ability to analyze and understand the social, economic, ethical and environmental implications of their engineering work;
- the ability to work individually, as well as in teams, and manage the work of others;
- and a commitment to life-long learning and professional development.
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.