Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Undergraduate Program


Civil Engineering students working on wooden bridgeThe Department of Civil, Construction, 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


Prasad Inaugural Lecture 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: Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Civil Infrastructure Systems, 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.

Research Overview

Desiree Plata

Arnold D. Kerr Lecture

Desirée Plata, Ph.D.

School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of Climate and Energy
Civil and Environmental Engineering

Material Innovation through Environmental Design

Monday, November 10, 2025 | 3 p.m.
Trabant Theatre, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Reception immediately following in Trabant Multipurpose Room

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Civil Engineering graduates are employed or pursuing further education.

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Environmental Engineering graduates are employed or pursuing further education.