Civil Engineering - Bachelor of Science 2024-25 Degree Map

Degree Maps & Advising


Degree maps show just one possible course plan for how to earn a degree in four years. To graduate in four years, you need an average of 45 credits per year to reach 180 total credits, including 62 upper division (300/400 level courses) credits. You may need to take electives (courses that are not used to meet specific requirements) to reach those totals. Most courses at PSU are 4 credits each. Talk with your advisor regularly to develop a personalized plan that works best for you, especially if you have any earned transferrable academic credit.

Bulletin or Catalog Year


This guide outlines the requirements in the 2024-25 Bulletin. Bulletin or Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be able to use an earlier catalog. Review PSU's course catalog policy and talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you. 

 

DARS System  


Students are highly encouraged to run their own Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) report in myPSU to track their progress through their program. You'll need to know which catalog year you'd like to use for your audit request. Students are also encouraged to contact an advisor if they have any questions about their DARS, catalog/bulletin year, or degree requirements in general. DARS audits are advising tools and are not an official record of earning a degree, major, minor, or certificate. You must apply to have a degree or certificate awarded.

View the BS-CE 4 Year Degree Map

View the BS-CE-CECOP (Civil Engineering Cooperative Program) Degree Map


BS-CE 4 Year Degree Map

First Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
First Year Inquiry5First Year Inquiry 5First Year Inquiry5
MTH 2514MTH 2524MTH 2614
CH 2214CH 2224CE 1123
CH 2271CH 2281  
CE 1113CE 1153  
Total Fall Credits17Total Winter Credits17Total Spring Credits12

First Year Note: Honors College options exist to replace University Studies. Contact Honors College for more information.

Second Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter Courses Winter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry4Sophomore Inquiry4PH 2134
MTH 2544MTH 2564PH 2161
PH 2114PH 2124EAS 2154
PH 2141PH 2151CE 2113
EAS 2114EAS 2124CE 2121
Total Fall Credits17Total Winter Credits17Total Spring Credits13

Second Year Note: Ph 211 - Ph 213 are interchangeable with Ph 221 - Ph 223(not offered 2024-25). 

Second Year Milestone: Apply for admission to department by April 15th.

Third Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Upper Division Cluster4G 3013CE 3624
CE 3214CE 3614CE 3254
CE 3151CE 3244CE 3714
CE 3164CE 3514EC 314U4
CE 3414    
Total Fall Credits17Total Winter Credits15Total Spring Credits16

Fourth Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
CE 3644Upper Division Cluster4CE 494 (Capstone II)3
Transportation Elective 4CE 484 (Capstone I)3Approved CE Elective4
Approved CE Elective4CE 4444Approved CE Elective4
Structural Elective4Approved CE Elective4Approved CE Elective3
Total Fall Credits16Total Winter Credits15Total Spring Credits14

BS-CE-CECOP Degree Map

First Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
First Year Inquiry5First Year Inquiry 5First Year Inquiry5
MTH 2514MTH 2524MTH 2614
CH 2214CH 2224CE 1123
CH 2271CH 2281  
CE 1113CE 1153  
Total Fall Credits17Total Winter Credits17Total Spring Credits12

First Year Note: Honors College options exist to replace University Studies. Contact Honors College for more information.

Second Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter Courses Winter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry4Sophomore Inquiry4PH 2134
MTH 2544MTH 2564PH 2161
PH 2114PH 2124EAS 2154
PH 2141PH 2151CE 2113
EAS 2114EAS 2124CE 2121
Total Fall Credits17Total Winter Credits17Total Spring Credits13

Second Year Note: Ph 211 - Ph 213 are interchangeable with Ph 221 - Ph 223(not offered 2024-25). 

Second Year Milestone: Apply for admission to department by April 15th. Apply for MECOP/CECOP Internship program by April 1st.

Third Year

Fall CoursesFall CreditsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
Upper Division Cluster4G 3013CE 3624
CE 3214CE 3614CE 3254
CE 3151CE 3244CE 3714
CE 3164CE 3514EC 314U4
CE 3414    
Total Fall Credits17Total Winter Credits15Total Spring Credits16

Fourth Year

Summer and Fall TermsWinter CoursesWinter CreditsSpring CoursesSpring Credits
CECOP Internship 1CE 484 (Capstone I)3CE 494 (Capstone II)3
 CE 3644Transportation Elective 4
 CE 4444Approved CE Elective4
 Structural Elective4Approved CE Elective3
 Total Winter Credits15Total Spring Credits14

Fifth Year

Summer and Fall TermsWinter CoursesWinter Credits
CECOP Internship 2Upper Division Cluster4
 Approved CE Elective4
 Approved CE Elective4
 Approved CE Elective3
 Total Spring Credits15

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement: Two courses required, each minimum 3 credits: one course must focus on the U.S. experience; the second course must center the experiences of groups under European and U.S. colonialism and imperialism beyond the United States. One must be within the School of Gender, Race and Nations or be cross-listed with one of the SGRN units: Black Studies (BST), Chicanx/Latinx Studies (CHLA), Indigenous Nations Studies (NAS), or Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WS). For more information on the requirement, see the Undergraduate Advising website on RESR. 
  • PH 211, PH 212, PH 213: Ph 211 - Ph 213 are interchangeable with Ph 221 - Ph 223(not offered 2024-25). 
  • EC 314U: EC314U is a major requirement.  To satisfy the PSU's General Education requirement the other upper division cluster courses must both be from one of these clusters: Community Studies; Design/Thinking; or Knowledge, Values, Rationality.  Starting in the 2022-2023 catalog year, all PSU students (including transfers) must fulfill the Race & Ethnic Studies Requirement (RESR).  The upper division cluster courses can also be used to meet this requirement but requires careful planning.   You are strongly encouraged to discuss with your advisor how best to meet these requirements to avoid needing extra courses. 
  • Upper Division Cluster: EC314U is a major requirement.  To satisfy the PSU's General Education requirement the other upper division cluster courses must both be from one of these clusters: Community Studies; Design/Thinking; or Knowledge, Values, Rationality.  Starting in the 2022-2023 catalog year, all PSU students (including transfers) must fulfill the Race & Ethnic Studies Requirement (RESR).  The upper division cluster courses can also be used to meet this requirement but requires careful planning.   You are strongly encouraged to discuss with your advisor how best to meet these requirements to avoid needing extra courses. 
  • Transportation Elective: Choose one: CE 450, CE 458, CE 459, CE 462, or CE 493. At least three courses offered annually; use advising resources for term details.
  • Structural Elective: Choose between CE 432 (Winter) or CE 434 (Fall, Spring).
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.