Civil Engineering (BS)
University of Washington, Seattle
Date Posted: June 14, 2019
Submitted by: Claire Pope
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Engineering
Tags:
civil engineering
Program Type: Baccalaureate degree
Description
At the University of Washington, civil engineering students are preparing to take on the challenges presented by aging national infrastructure and the pressing needs of both urban and developing communities around the globe. Civil engineers design, build, operate and maintain urban environments to improve people’s lives. From transportation to water quality to earthquake preparedness, resilient systems play a crucial role in enabling livable, sustainable cities, healthy environments and strong economies.