Chair's Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Join this exciting profession that has built the physicall infrastructure supporting our quality of life. UTSA offers both Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Civil Engineering. M.S. degrees with either a thesis or non-thesis/course intensive option are offered. In addition, the Department offers Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering in cooperation with the College of Sciences. Our undergraduate program is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).
The objective of the undergraduate program is to instill a strong background in civil engineering fundamentals and applications. It involves four major technical areas of emphasis, namely Environmental, Geotechnical/Transportation, Structural and Water Resources Engineering through a number of elective junior and senior courses. The objective of the graduate degree program is to provide advanced training in one of these four specialty areas, while honing individual analytical and communication skills. The students are encouraged to personally interact with the faculty throughout their program. These programs prepare individuals for a successful future professional career in the Civil Engineering field.
The Department is housed in the brand new $84 million 180,000 square feet Biotechnology Sciences and Engineering Building. It has state of the art laboratory and computing facilities, accommodating geotechnical, materials, hydrology and environmental testing. Scholarships are available from a variety of sources, while graduate students may be fully supported through research and teaching assistantships. There is wide opportunity for internships with hundreds of engineering companies and government agencies in the San Antonio area.
Join us in exciting San Antonio and become part of the future of the civil and environmental engineering profession.
T.Papagiannakis, PhD PE
Professor and Dept. Chair