The College of Engineering offers a number of bachelor's/graduate degree programs that allow students to accelerate the attainment of the graduate degree by applying graduate credits taken as an undergraduate toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Degrees are earned sequentially, with the bachelor's degree attainment followed by coursework to complete the graduate degree.<br>As a leader in research and education, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University prepares undergraduate engineers to excel in their chosen careers, including engineering practice, academia, infrastructure management, land-use planning and development, urban and regional planning, public sector leadership, and many others.<br><br>Our students have an opportunity to obtain a broad knowledge base in science, engineering, and general studies that allows them flexibility in career development and graduate education. At the same time, our graduates should be responsible and scientifically educated citizens, prepared to contribute personally as well as professionally to an educated, democratic society. Our academic programs provide future professionals with the core skills necessary to practice civil and environmental engineering and to work with other engineers in an interdisciplinary environment.