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Our faculty and staff are committed to preparing graduates for entry into the profession and conducting and disseminating relevant basic and applied research for the betterment of the state, nation and global communities.
Message from the Department Head
Welcome to the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at The University of Alabama. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring our website and learning about our Department and its programs and opportunities. We have a long and distinguished history. Courses were added to the University’s curriculum in 1838, making us one of the first institutions in this country to teach civil engineering.
Civil, construction, and environmental engineering is about development, community service, and improvement. The world faces many challenges today, including pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water availability, energy needs, urban redevelopment and community planning. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Vision for Civil Engineers in 2025 is to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life.
Our Department offers undergraduate degrees in Architectural Engineering. Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Specialty areas of concentration exist in transportation, structural engineering, construction materials, and geotechnical engineering. We further offer Masters degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. With these degrees, you can be part of the ASCE’s vision and address these grand challenges. We have a dedicated faculty and staff who support our educational programs and conduct innovative research in these areas.
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Congratulations to Muhammad Ifran for winning 2025 Graduate Student Outstanding Thesis Award!
February 17, 2025
Cool Careers – Episode 26: Civil Engineer (YouTube Video)
January 21, 2025
CCEE Fall Newsletter 2024
December 18, 2024
Company Licenses UA Tech to Improve Concrete, Reduce Emissions
April 18, 2022
2022 Award Recipients
April 12, 2022
UA Awarded $360 Million to Lead National Water Effort
April 6, 2022
UA News: Grants Boost UA Climate Science Research Efforts
November 3, 2021
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September 12, 2021
UA News: Pandemic’s Effects on Traffic Crashes Linger
September 2, 2021
UA News: UA Engineering Faculty Receives Fulbright Award
August 19, 2021
About Us
Mission
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering is dedicated to advancing the profession through its innovative, student-centered education and research programs. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing graduates for entry into the profession, educating future leaders of the profession, and conducting and disseminating meaningful basic and applied research for the betterment of the state, nation and global communities.
Vision
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering will be a leader in education and research, recognized nationally and internationally for quality and innovation.
Goals
The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering will:
- Provide high-quality, innovative, and comprehensive educational experiences for our students
- Produce an increasing number of exceptional bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates
- Increase external funding for sponsored programs that supports research of relevance
- Foster an environment supportive of excellence and innovation in education, research and service.
Strategic Plan
The Department has developed a comprehensive strategic plan supporting our mission, vision, and goals.
