环境工程师设计的解决方案可以防止未来的污染以及纠正现有的污染问题。环境工程专业的本科课程以物理和生物科学，数学和工程基础知识为基础。全大学核心课程在传播，文科，人文和社会科学方面提供广泛的背景。高年级课程涉及预防和控制空气，水和土地污染的工程应用。环境工程专业的必修课程来自多个工程和科学学科，包括有机和环境化学，微生物学，水文学，统计学，环境毒理学和水处理。技术选修课提供特定兴趣领域的专业化知识。年长者与土木工程专业的学生完成了相同的为期一年的顶点设计经验，并在团队中解决了实际的工程问题。
Environmental engineers design solutions that prevent future pollution as well as correct existing pollution problems. The undergraduate curriculum in Environmental Engineering is based on a strong foundation in physical, chemical, and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering fundamentals. The All-University Core Curriculum provides a broad background in communication, liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences. Upper-division courses address engineering applications for prevention and control of air, water, and land pollution. Required courses that are specific to the Environmental Engineering major come from several engineering and science disciplines, including organic and environmental chemistry, microbiology, hydrology, statistics, environmental toxicology, and water treatment. Technical electives provide specialization in a particular area of interest. Seniors complete the same year-long, capstone design experience as Civil Engineering majors, working in teams on real-world engineering problems.<br><br>Participation in student professional societies, other campus organizations, internships, and volunteer activities is highly recommended to foster personal growth and professional development. The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is the first step toward registration as a Professional Engineer, an important professional credential for environmental engineers. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to take the FE exam prior to graduation. As with the Civil Engineering majors, our graduates consistently achieve a passing rate on the FE exam that is above the national average.