Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University

The civil engineering program is designed for students interested in the application of physical science techniques to the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways, dams, buildings and water resource systems. Design is an integral part of the curriculum and is introduced during the student's first semester and is reinforced each year, culminating in the senior year with a capstone design project.

The construction science degree prepares students to be professional constructors and managers within the industry of the built environment. The curriculum is designed to produce professional personnel equipped to manage and mitigate the growing challenges in all aspects of construction. The degree consists of a compilation of engineering science and project management coursework that will prepare the student for professional careers in residential, commercial, and heavy construction.

The Lamar University Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering prepares you for a people-serving profession vital to the world’s economic, political and social well-being. Civil engineers engage in a wide range of activities such as research, design, development, management and the control of engineering systems and their components.