Civil Engineering Accreditation

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, alumni of Civil Engineering program at Slippery Rock University are expected to:

  • Further develop expertise as effective project managers or technical team leaders in practical application of theories, analysis, and constructable design.
  • Provide leadership in developing comprehensive solutions to complex engineering problems from concept to completion within health, safety, compliance, economy, sustainability, and constructability criteria.
  • Grow professionally and ethically throughout their careers through professional licensure, certifications, continuing professional education, and lifelong learning.
  • Acquire the skills to communicate effectively complex engineering concepts and solutions to diverse stakeholders.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes (SOs) of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering include:

  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.

Total Enrollment and Graduation Data

Semester Enrollment Graduation
Fall 2019 (start) 24 0
Fall 2020 44 0
Fall 2021 56 0
Fall 2022 71 0
Fall 2023 77 20
Fall 2024 73 12
Fall 2025 84 13


Advisory Board

  • Joseph R. Beck, Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
  • Jonathan Shimko, Water Michael Baker Intl.
  • George H. Gardner, Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center, MSHA
  • John Quinlisk, P.E., BCEE, Harshman CE Group, LLC
  • George E. Smith, STV Inc.
  • John A. Dziubek, Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
  • Rachel A. Upadhyay, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
  • Earl Rothfuss, Michael Baker
  • Gerald Welch, FORTA Concrete Fiber
  • Karen Anne Riley, Ph.D., P.E., L.S., Bergen County (New Jersey) Division of Engineering & Planning
  • Tim Brett, P.E., Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
  • Timothy D. Prevost, P.E., Regional Conveyance - Wet Weather, ALCOSAN
  • Rachael J. Beam, P.E., Pennsylvania American Water
  • Brian F. Heinzl, P.E., Gannett Fleming, Inc.
  • Greg T. Holbrook, P.E., McKim & Creed, Inc.
  • Ricardo A. Chambers, P.E., CESO, Inc.
  • Thomas Uram, Mascaro Construction Company
  • Nikita Tsikouris, P.E., PennDOT