Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Degree

    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Degree

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 52,070 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 15, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 22, 2022

    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Degree

    About

    The program leading to the BSCE degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

    s (Student Outcomes) for the BSCE Degree

    Upon completing the BSCE degree, students will be able to demonstrate:

    1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

    Program Educational Objective BSCE Degree 

    Within 3 to 5 years of graduation, graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree are expected to attain the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

    1. Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills. 
    2. Achieve leadership positions in technical or managerial areas.
    3. Demonstrate initiative and innovation in professional endeavors. 
    4. Demonstrate engagement in addressing ethical, social, environmental, and global concerns.
    5. Remain engaged in continuing learning, including advanced degrees.
    6. Obtain a Professional Engineering license, if appropriate. 

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    BSCE Degree 

    For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BSCE degree must complete:  

    • A minimum of 36 courses (94 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements.
    • A minimum of 533 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. 
    • A minimum of 25 courses (57 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.
    • one area of specialization (see below for areas of specialization). When students declare major in Civil Engineering (associated with BSCE degree), students must additionally identify and declare one of four areas of specialization, either in:
      • Area I - Environmental Engineering: Air and water quality, transport theory, modeling, and energy, or  
      • Area II - Hydrology and Water Resources: Watershed and aquifer management, flood prediction, data analysis, GIS, and hydrologic modeling, or 
      • Area III - Structural Engineering and Mechanics: Structural analysis, mechanics, design, dynamics, and matrix method, or 
      • Area IV - Urban Infrastructure, Reliability, and Management: Transportation systems, complex urban systems, system reliability, soil mechanics, decision theory, engineering economics, and project management
    • A minimum of 56 courses (40-45 credit hours, depending on course selection) from General Math and Science courses.
    • A minimum of 9 courses (24 credit hours) from Core Requirements.  

    Because of common core requirements, it is possible for students to change their area of specialization at any time, even after initially declaring major. To do so, please contact the Office of Registrar.

    Civil and Environmental Engineering's innovative and challenging BSCE degree's engineering curriculum is designed to provide significant flexibility to student. Specific details and typical course layouts by semester can be found on departmental website. 

    courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

    1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

    2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    • The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
    • $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
    • Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
    • Recommendation Letters
      • School Counselor
      • Teacher 5
      • Teacher 2
    • Demonstration of English proficiency
    • International Student Financial Statement
    • Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)

    Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Degree

    Rice University

    Rice University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Houston