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:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- 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