Civil Engineering and Construction Department
Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, build, and manage the
buildings, roads, bridges, utilities and transportation systems that support modern
communities. The Civil Engineering and Construction Department offers programs designed
to prepare students for career success through small classes, hands-on learning, and
industry engagement. Students also benefit from exceptional value, with Western Carolina
University offering some of the nation's most affordable accredited engineering and
construction programs.
B.S. Engineering, Civil
B.S. Construction Management
Master of Construction Management
B.S. Engineering, Civil
B.S. Construction Management
Master of Construction Management
Your Future Built Here
As part of WCU's College of Engineering, the Civil Engineering and Construction
Department prepares undergraduate and graduate students to become skilled, industry-ready
professionals. Students learn multiple aspects of civil engineering and construction,
including design, project planning, contracts and specifications, construction operations,
transportation systems, water resources, cost estimating, scheduling, business principles,
communication, teamwork, and leadership.
Our programs—among the most affordable accredited engineering and construction management programs in the country—prepare graduates for productive careers in engineering, construction, and infrastructure development.
Our programs—among the most affordable accredited engineering and construction management programs in the country—prepare graduates for productive careers in engineering, construction, and infrastructure development.
“I chose WCU over many other options, as it created the most family-like atmosphere. They also have an amazing value I found nowhere else, in both affordability, but also personality. Everyone checks in on you, and they have small class sizes, so the difficult coursework becomes manageable.”Tanner D., Construction Management Student
