Build the Infrastructure That Moves Us Forward
Housed within the Division of Engineering and Computer Science, the Civil Engineering major at Pitt-Johnstown is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Civil engineers design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that supports communities, including transportation systems, buildings, water resources, and environmental systems. The curriculum prepares students to apply engineering principles, scientific knowledge, and analytical skills to solve complex challenges while improving the safety, sustainability, and functionality of the built environment.
The study of Civil Engineering prepares students for careers in structural, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, and construction engineering, as well as consulting, government agencies, and private industry. Graduates are also well prepared for graduate study, professional licensure, and leadership roles within the engineering profession.
Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; design solutions that consider public health, safety, environmental stewardship, and economic impact; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; and contribute as members and leaders of multidisciplinary teams. The curriculum also emphasizes ethical and professional responsibility, experimentation, data analysis, engineering judgment, and lifelong learning.
Faculty combine classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experiences and engineering design projects, helping students apply technical knowledge to real-world infrastructure challenges while developing the leadership, communication, and management skills expected of practicing civil engineers.
The experience of small class sizes, individualized advising, close faculty mentorship, laboratory and design experiences, and an ABET-accredited curriculum helps prepare students for graduate education, professional licensure, and successful careers in civil engineering and related fields.
Get To Know Our Faculty
Tanya Kunberger, Ph.D., P.E.
Sami Alshurafa PhD
Brian L Houston PE
Maher M Murad Ph D P E
Shannon Parks, Ph.D., P.E.
Andrew T Rose PhD