Civil Engineering (B.S.) - Online
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 4 |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview 2 | 4 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey 2 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 41-44 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirement of RLGN 104 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirement of THEO 104 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| ENGR 270 | Technical Communication 1,2 | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1,2 | 4 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1,2 | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | University Physics I 1,2,3 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements.
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Minimum grade of 'C' required.
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Lab Science courses require a lab.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 115 | Essentials of General Chemistry 1,2 | 4 |
| ENGI 220 | Engineering Economy 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 105 | Introduction to Engineering I 1 | 2 |
| ENGR 115 | Introduction to Engineering II 1 | 2 |
| ENGR 235 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 240 | Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 315 | Fluid Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 330 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 481 | Engineering Design I 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 482 | Engineering Design II 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 205 | Computer Aided Design 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 225 | Surveying 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 320 | Civil Engineering Lab 1,3 | 2 |
| ENGV 325 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 336 | Civil Engineering Materials 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 345 | Soil Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 355 | Civil Engineering Lab II 1,3 | 2 |
| ENGV 365 | Hydraulic Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 380 | Project and Construction Management 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 395 | Geotechnical Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 400 | Structural Design 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 410 | Transportation Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 420 | Professional Practice 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 435 | Highway Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 492 | FE Exam | 0 |
| PHYS 232 | University Physics II 1,2 | 4 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Technical Electives 1,4 | 3 | |
| Quantitative Studies | ||
| ENGR 210 | Probability and Statistical Methods for Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Multivariable Calculus 1 | 3 |
| MATH 432 | Applied Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 88 | |
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Minimum grade of "C" is required.
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Lab Science courses require a lab.
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Course offered in Intensive Format.
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Choose from the following courses: ENGV 415, ENGV 440, ENGV 455, or ENGV 460
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 133 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 33.25 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all courses in the major, quantitative studies, and technical electives
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 33.25 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGR 105 | Introduction to Engineering I 1 | 2 |
| Math Elective MATH 131 1,2 | 4 | |
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview | 4 |
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Hours | 13-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| ENGR 115 | Introduction to Engineering II 1 | 2 |
| Communications Elective ENGR 270 1,2 | 3 | |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 1 | 4 |
| Natural Science Elective PHYS 231 1,2,3 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| ENGI 220 | Engineering Economy 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 210 | Probability and Statistical Methods for Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 235 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 205 | Computer Aided Design 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 232 | University Physics II 1,3 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHEM 115 | Essentials of General Chemistry 1,3 | 4 |
| ENGR 240 | Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 330 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 225 | Surveying 1 | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Multivariable Calculus 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 315 | Fluid Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 325 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 336 | Civil Engineering Materials 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 345 | Soil Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 410 | Transportation Engineering 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ENGV 320 | Civil Engineering Lab 1,4 | 2 |
| ENGV 380 | Project and Construction Management 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 395 | Geotechnical Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 400 | Structural Design 1 | 3 |
| MATH 432 | Applied Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey | 4 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective I 2 | 3 | |
| ENGR 481 | Engineering Design I 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 355 | Civil Engineering Lab II 1,4 | 2 |
| ENGV 365 | Hydraulic Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 420 | Professional Practice 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 435 | Highway Engineering 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective II 2 | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 2 | 3 | |
| ENGR 482 | Engineering Design II (Cultural Studies Elective) 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 492 | FE Exam | 0 |
| Technical Elective 1,5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 133-136 | |
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Minimum grade of "C" is required.
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives here before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.
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Lab Science courses require a lab.
- 4
Course offered in Intensive Format.
- 5
Choose from the following courses: ENGV 415, ENGV 440, ENGV 455, or ENGV 460