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Vanderbilt University

Undergraduates Susannah Montgomery and Jacob Choi tell why they think Vanderbilt has been a great place for their undergraduate education in Civil Engineering. They speak to the close relationships, small classes with interactive learning, faculty open door policies and the supportive learning experiences that they have had. Dr. Alan Bowers and Dr. Lori Troxel describe the student advising program, and how internships, career fairs and research opportunities make for a complete educational experience at Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt School of Engineering offers a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Environmental engineering is considered a sub-discipline within the Civil Engineering degree program. A major focus of the undergraduate Civil Engineering program is to prepare students for the next phase of their careers—whether that means engineering practice, management positions, or advanced education. Preparation for lifelong learning is a primary program goal. The civil engineering program integrates technical education with a strong foundation in humanities, fine arts, and social sciences. Environmental engineering is offered as a sub-disclipline within the Civil Engineering degree program. Students may take nearly half of their courses outside of the School of Engineering and associate daily with peers from other schools and colleges within Vanderbilt. Our program leading to the Bachelor of Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Undergraduate courses include mathematics, science, engineering science, and engineering design...along with courses in economics, humanities, social sciences, resources management, and public policy. Students receive significant hands-on laboratory experience, and various computer-based problem-solving and design methods are taught. For more information on Civil Engineering research undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt, visit www.cee.vanderbilt.edu.