Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
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1st year
Fall Semester
CE 1105
CHEM 1465
ENGL 1301
CE 1353
UNIV 1131 OR ENGR 1101
MATH 1426
Spring Semester
IE 2308
HIST 1301
MATH 2425
PHYS 1443
POLS 2311
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
2nd year
Fall Semester
CE 2311
CE 2331
HIST 1302
MATH 2326
PHYS 1444
Spring Semester
CE 2221
CE 2313
COMS 2302
GEOL3340
CE 3301
MATH 3319
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 33
3rd year
Fall Semester
CE 3210
CE 3253
CE 3361
CE 3305
CE 3341
CE 3343/CE 3143
Spring Semester
CE 3302
CE 3311
CE 3334/CE 3131
CE 3342/CE 3142
POLS 2312
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 34
4th year
Fall Semester
CE 3347
CE 3328
CE 4352
SENIOR TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
LANG/PHIL/CULT
Spring Semester
CE 4383
SENIOR TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
SENIOR TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
SENIOR TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE
HOURS 30
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 130
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Engineering - Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan.
Meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you're on track for graduation.
If you are a freshman student, transition from freshman advising to department advising*.
Complete UNIV 1131 or ENGR 1101 to learn about all of the resources available to you & to prepare you to succeed in your major.
ENAGAGE
Participate in the Dean's Challenge.
Join a College of Engineering professional organization so you can get to know your peers, begin to make industry connections, pursue your interests, and have fun!
Join a UTA club so you can get involved on campus and meet new people.
Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring-break community impact
Apply to join the Honors College.
EXCEL
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest forms.
Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities.
Create a resume so you can work on building it up before you get to graduation.
Create an account on Handshake.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Complete your pre-professional courses and get admitted to the professional program.
Consult with your advisor before you choose the senior technical electives
Use your flowchart to plan what classes you want to take in the future. Use the catalog to find course descriptions.
Consider adding a minor.
ENGAGE
Explore CE student life at events hosted by the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineerings and
Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities.
Look into becoming an SI leader or tutor, or working at the IDEAS Center
Participate in the Big Event.
Interested in getting your PhD? Look into the McNair Scholars program.
EXCEL
Carole Coleman is the internship and co-op coordinator for the College of Engineering. Contact her for information on these once you've met the requirements.
Attend a College of Engineering Speed Mentoring event.
Attend the College of Engineering Career Fair to network and learn more about companies. It's a great way to find employment and internship opportunities every semester.
Join MavMentors.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Discuss the Fast Track Program into the CE Master's degree with your advisor
Check in with your advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate
Apply to graduate through MyMav.
If you're an international student and need a full-time waiver or OPT form signed, you must see an advisor to have it approved.
ENGAGE
Present at Innovation Day.
Ask a professor about getting involved with the work going on in their labs.
Attend a conference for the field that you want to work in.
Take on a leadership position in a student organization.
EXCEL
Finalize your resume so you are ready to hand it out at the job fairs.
Setup a mock interview with the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.
Attend the All-Majors Job Fair.
Complete The Job Search course on Canvas.
Talk to faculty member about the field that you want to go into and what you can do to be a competitive candidate.
Attend the MAE Senior Banquet!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
College of Engineering Career Fair
College of Engineering Speed Mentoring
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
College of Engineering Organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
McNair Scholars
Get Involved With Our Research Labs
FIND YOUR CAREER
What career options do I have with this major?
Construction Engineer
Urban Planning Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Water Resource Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Consulting Civil Engineer
Structural Engineer
Contracting Civil Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Design Engineer
Site Engineer
Sustainability Consultant
Building Service Engineer
Construction Manager
Public Health Engineer
Workforce Skills
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
Career Readiness
Technical skills
Mathematical skills
Written communication skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Project management skills
Critical thinking skills
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
In addition, all students must complete a Senior Design Project
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