Civil engineers have a real and tangible impact on our world; their work affects just about all aspects of everyday society. LMU's civil engineering program teaches students to develop the technical and people skills needed to design projects, conduct research and work in a wide variety of professional fields. As a diverse discipline of engineering, there are many different areas that a civil engineer can choose to specialize in. LMU students have the opportunity to choose one of the following sub-fields to concentrate on during their studies: water resources, environmental, structural and construction, geotechnical, sustainability and transportation.
Concentrations
Water Resources
Civil engineers who specialize in water resources are fundamental to protecting the nation's water supply. They are responsible for engineering the processes related to water collection, storage and distribution, which ultimately impacts our overall national agriculture outcomes, as well as communities' access to water for residential and personal use.
Environmental
Civil engineers with specializing in environmental examine the quality and safety of our environment, including our water supply and air quality. Your ability to drink clean water without worry is partially due to the work of environmental civil engineers.
Structural and Construction
Structural and construction-focused civil engineers are responsible for building our infrastructure. They lead the construction of buildings, ranging from schools and offices to sports facilities and houses, as well as bridges, dams and other structures.
Geotechnical
Structural and construction-focused civil engineers are responsible for building our infrastructure. They lead the construction of buildings, ranging from schools and offices to sports facilities and houses, as well as bridges, dams and other structures.
Civil Engineering Courses
The following are the courses open to civil engineering majors. Course load includes electives, which give students the option to concentrate in one civil engineering specialty.
Explore Senior Design Projects
Explore senior design projects from recent civil engineering graduates.
Kicking Around a New Idea
Serdion Mekbib, Maryela Mendoza and Jacob Victor DeLeon imagined what it might take to create a soccer stadium in Playa Vista.
Build It and They Will Come
Wyatt Hiyane, Manuel Perez and Gabriela Torres designed a new building for LMU's Engineering Department.
Going With the Flow
Nimai Alicer, Morgan Anderson and Carlos Yvellez drafted plans for a new water supply dam and pipeline.
Check Out the Engineering Design Showcase for More Student Capstones and Research Projects.
