Civil Engineering (B.S.) - Resident
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 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 4 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 42-45 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 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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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
- 2
Minimum grade of 'C' required
- 3
Lab Science courses required a lab.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I 1,2 | 4 |
| ENGI 220 | Engineering Economy 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Science or Math Elective 1,2,3 | 3-4 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Technical Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Quantitative Studies | ||
| ENGR 210 | Probability and Statistical Methods for Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 234 | Introductory Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 334 | Differential Equations | |
| Total Hours | 87-88 | |
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Minimum grade of "C" is required.
- 2
Lab Science courses require a lab.
- 3
Choose from the following approved science courses: CHEM 122, MATH 221, or PHYS 232
- 4
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, including technical electives and quantitative studies, 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
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| Math Elective MATH 131 1,3 | 4 | |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Communications Elective ENGR 270 1,3 | 3 | |
| ENGI 220 | Engineering Economy 1 | 3 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Natural Science Elective PHYS 231 1,3,4 | 4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| ENGR 210 | Probability and Statistical Methods for Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 235 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 205 | Computer Aided Design 1 | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III 1 | 4 |
| Science or Math Elective 1,4,5 | 3-4 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I 1,4 | 4 |
| ENGR 240 | Dynamics 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 330 | Mechanics of Materials 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 225 | Surveying 1 | 3 |
| MATH 234 or MATH 334 | Introductory Differential Equations 1 or Differential Equations | 3 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fifth Semester | ||
| 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 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ENGV 320 | Civil Engineering Lab 1 | 2 |
| ENGV 380 | Project and Construction Management 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 395 | Geotechnical Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 400 | Structural Design 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 435 | Highway Engineering 1 | 3 |
| Information Literacy Elective 3 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Seventh Semester | ||
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 481 | Engineering Design I 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 355 | Civil Engineering Lab II 1 | 2 |
| ENGV 365 | Hydraulic Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 420 | Professional Practice 1 | 3 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 3 | 3 | |
| ENGR 482 | Engineering Design II 1 | 3 |
| ENGV 492 | FE Exam | 0 |
| Information Literacy Elective II 3 | 3 | |
| Social Studies Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1,6 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 133-137 | |
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Minimum Grade of "C" is required.
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to the Computer Assessment for more information.
- 3
Refer to the list of approved general education electives here before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.
- 4
Lab science courses require a lab.
- 5
- 6
Choose 3 credits from ENGV 415, ENGV 440, ENGV 455, or ENGV 460
All applicable prerequisites must be met