Undergraduate Program
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Delaware offers three degree programs following ABET accreditation standards:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Construction Engineering and Management
Students can choose a focus from multiple concentrations and take advantage of a wealth of opportunities, including study abroad, undergraduate research, the honors program, internships and co-op experiences, and a 4+1 program that allows students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree at the same time. Undergraduate Programs Overview >>
Graduate Programs
The department offers the following graduate degree and certificate programs:
- Master’s degrees: Master of Civil Engineering (MCE); Master of Applied Science (MAS); Master of Science in Ocean Engineering (M.S.)
- Dual Degree: Master of Civil Engineering/Master of Business Administration (MCE/MBA)
- Ph.D. Degrees: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering; Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering
- Certificate: Graduate Certificate in Railroad Engineering
Students pursuing graduate degrees in Civil Engineering can choose from the following concentration areas: Civil Infrastructure Systems, Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering. Graduate Programs Overview >>
Research Areas
Research in civil and environmental engineering is often an interdisciplinary endeavor. Our faculty specialize in six main areas (listed below) but frequently cross group and departmental boundaries to collaborate with experts in other areas, ranging from materials science to biochemistry to oceanography.
Recent News
UD Engineering’s Next Era
Levi T. Thompson joined the University of Delaware in early October as dean of the College of Engineering.
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Bridging Science and Society
The Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN) has selected its fifth class of DENIN Environmental Fellows, which includes two graduate engineering students.
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Keeping Food Out of Landfills
UD engineers partner with Delaware Solid Waste Authority to reduce food waste in landfills You probably throw out more food than you realize. Food waste makes up 21.6 percent of municipal waste, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. “This is not a good use…
read moreEngineering Discovery Day
November 10, 2018
Presented by the sisters of the Nu Chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon, UD’s engineering sorority.
Female high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to attend Engineering Discovery Day.
Participants will learn about what engineering and computer science are, the major fields of engineering, and the ever-growing role women play in STEM fields. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with some of the students, faculty, and facilities of the College of Engineering at the University of Delaware.
Upcoming Events
Undergraduate Research Spotlight
Civil Engineering senior Rachel Schaefer explores how vegetation can reduce erosion of Delaware River island
Student Success
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Civil Engineering graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
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Environment Engineering graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
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UD-CEE ranked 17th in nation
The National Research Council (NRC) study of doctoral programs in the United States ranked UD’s doctoral programs in civil and environmental engineering ranked 17th nationwide in research activity. Click here to learn more about our graduate programs.
Department Resources
Contact
CEEG Department
301 DuPont Hall
Newark, DE 19716
P: (302) 831-2442
F: 302-831-3640
E: cee-info@udel.edu