该计划旨在在土木工程主要子学科中提供广度和深度，包括结构，环境，运输，岩土，水力和水资源工程。该系的研究生教职人员在桥梁工程，地震工程，交通运营与安全，交通基础设施，浪潮和河流水力学，污染物的命运和运输，水/废水处理过程和生物过滤以及土壤稳定性和深厚的基础。
Civil Engineering includes the location, design, construction, and the operation and maintenance of highways, airports, buildings, bridges, dams, water supply and distribution systems, waste water collection systems and treatment plants, irrigation and drainage systems, river and harbor improvements and many other infrastructure facilities essential in modern life. Civil Engineers are responsible for all aspects of the world's infrastructure.<br><br>The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department's mission is to provide a highly respected, rigorous, practical education for our students, oriented toward problem solving through the integration of education, research and lifelong learning. In fulfillment of this mission the Department has established the following program educational objectives that describe the expected accomplishments of our graduates after graduation.<br><br>Educational Objectives<br>The Civil Engineering Program at SDSU prepares students to achieve the following educational objectives within the first five years of their career:<br><br>Completion of professional licensure or specialized certification.<br>Be life-long learners by earning an advanced degree and/or through professional development such as active participation in professional organizations and attendance of conferences and seminars.<br>Active involvement in their profession, communities, and global society with a trajectory that leads to leadership positions within organizations.