Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

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Vision & Mission Statement

Vision Statement

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University will be regionally known as a prominent academic leader in educating a diverse student population to become designers, researchers, managers and leaders for a sustainable world. The department will be a pioneer in innovation and an effective driving force for economic development through quality education and applied research coupled with service and professional partnerships within the community, the region and beyond.

Mission Statement

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University thrives to provide students with a supportive learning environment, hands-on experiential opportunities, and a culture of scholarship and research. The department enables students to develop careers to become successful technical and design managers and leaders. The department also prepares the students to become life-long learners, skillful communicators, and effective practitioners, and leaders in a global community.

The programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering degree are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Educational Objectives

Civil Engineering (BS-CE):
Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructures such as buildings, bridges, dams, airports, power facilities, treatment systems, water supply, and transportation systems. The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are:

• Have successful and professional careers in civil engineering and related industries demonstrated by career advancement, recognition, and technical competency.
• Demonstrate continuous learning through professional development, advanced degrees, membership in professional societies, and/or registration during their early career.

Program Outcomes for the Program

The outcomes of the programs require that the student upon graduation demonstrate the following:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

2. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data

3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

7. an ability to communicate effectively

8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning

10. a knowledge of contemporary issues

11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

12. an ability to apply knowledge in environmental engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resource management

13. an ability to explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy and leadership.

14. an ability to explain the importance of professional licensure