Introduction to the Major
The Civil Engineering(link is external) major offers opportunities for rigorous academic learning, fellowship, hands-on experience, and leadership. Classes are relatively small, so students get to know both the faculty and fellow students. The program provides students with a strong fundamental background in engineering science, design, and practice. Students learn to solve societal problems—in California, the United States, and the world—such as:
- Improving civil infrastructure
- Protecting resources
- Mitigating hazards
- Creating efficient and sustainable civil systems
The program is top-ranked nationally and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Major Curriculum
The undergraduate curriculum provides flexibility and exploration within the major. Students may choose courses that span the breadth of civil and environmental engineering, or students can focus their studies by choosing courses within specific areas: engineering and project management; environmental engineering; geosystems; structural engineering, mechanics and materials; or transportation engineering.
Amplify Your Major
- Join one of the seven competitive CEE teams.
- Hone your leadership skills through ASCE(link is external), ChiEpsilon(link is external) or CEE-JFC(link is external)
- Apply for research through the UROP(link is external) program.
- Attend weekly company info sessions, hosted by ASCE.
Jobs and Employers
- Asst. Proj. Eng., Turner Constr.
- Assoc. Field Eng., Roux Assoc.
- Civil Analyst, Kimley Horn & Assoc.
- Civil Engineer, FPL & Associates
- Consultant, Navigant Consulting
- Engineer, Boomi Environmental
- Entry Level Engineer, SGH
- Hardware Engineer, Raytheon
- Project Engineer, Lendlease
- Structural Engineer, Boeing
- Research Associate, Synvitrobio
- Transportation Engineer, CalTrans
Graduate Programs
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- City Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
Examples gathered from the First Destination Survey(link is external) of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Cal Day
Come to Berkeley’s annual Open House(link is external) in April for information sessions, campus tours, special talks, and more.
Golden Bear Orientation
Join your peers in the UC Berkeley campuswide orientation(link is external) program for all new students.
Events
Attend department events with students, faculty, and staff. Visit ce.berkeley.edu(link is external) for news and updates.
Advising
Connect with the CEE Undergraduate Advisor for class information and support. Email Erin Leigh Inama at cee-ug@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) or stop by 750 Davis Hall.
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
