Overview

USA National University’s Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.Sc.) is a 144-credit, four-year program that blends rigorous technical training with a deep commitment to faith-based ethics and social responsibility. Designed for students passionate about serving communities through engineering, the program emphasizes sustainable infrastructure, ethical decision-making, and interfaith collaboration.

Key Features:

  • Technical Excellence: Core courses in structural, environmental, geotechnical, and transportation engineering, aligned with ABET standards.
  • Faith Integration: Religious studies and ethics courses (e.g., Faith-Driven Design, Interfaith Conflict Resolution) guide students to align projects with spiritual values like stewardship and justice.
  • Hands-On Projects: Yearly design challenges and a 9-credit Senior Capstone partnering with NGOs (e.g., Catholic Charities, Islamic Relief) to address global needs.
  • Ethical Leadership: Prepares graduates to lead with integrity in roles like sustainable urban planning, disaster relief, and sacred site preservation.
  • Outcomes: Graduates emerge as skilled engineers who innovate with moral clarity, design with environmental stewardship, and serve as ethical leaders in a diverse, interconnected world.

Program Structure

Total Credits: 144 | Duration: 4 Years (12 Quarters)

Courses are distributed across four quarters annually (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer Optional).

Year 1

Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering 3
MATH 101 Calculus I 3
ENG 101 English Composition 3
REL 101 Faith, Ethics, & Engineering 3

Winter Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 102 Engineering Mechanics 3
MATH 102 Calculus II 3
PHYS 101 Physics I 3
CE 150 First-Year Design Project 3

Spring Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 201 Strength of Materials 3
MATH 201 Differential Equations 3
CHEM 101 General Chemistry 3
HIST 101 World History 3

Year 2

Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 202 Fluid Mechanics 3
CE 203 Structural Analysis 3
PHYS 102 Physics II 3
CE 250 Community-Based Design Project 3

Winter Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 204 Geotechnical Engineering 3
CE 205 Construction Materials and Methods 3
ECON 101 Principles of Economics 3
REL 202 Engineering for Social Justice 3

Spring Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 301 Transportation Engineering 3
CE 302 Environmental Engineering 3
PHIL 205 Ethics in Science & Technology 3
Elective Technical Elective 1 Technical Elective 3

Year 3

Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 303 Hydrology and Water Resources 3
CE 304 Concrete and Steel Structures 3
CE 306 Ethics in Environmental Engineering 3
CE 350 Advanced Design Project 3

Winter Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 305 Surveying and Mapping 3
CE 401 Project Management for Civil Engineers 3
CE 407 Religious Heritage Sites Preservation 3
Elective Technical Elective 2 Technical Elective 3

Spring Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 402 Advanced Structural Design 3
CE 403 Foundation Engineering 3
COMM 101 Interfaith Communication 3
Elective Technical Elective 3 Technical Elective 3

Year 4

Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 404 Urban Infrastructure Planning 3
CE 450 Senior Capstone Project (Part 1) 3
BIOL 101 Environmental Science 3
SOC 101 Religion, Poverty, and Infrastructure 3

Winter Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 450 Senior Capstone Project (Part 2) 3
Elective Technical Elective 4 Technical Elective 3
REL 303 Interfaith Conflict Resolution 3
ARTS 105 Art and Sacred Spaces 3

Spring Quarter (12 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
CE 450 Senior Capstone Project (Part 3) 3
PSYC 201 Community Psychology 3
REL 404 Vocation & Spiritual Discipline 3
Elective Free Elective Free Elective 3

Key Additions & Adjustments

  • Project Courses Added:
    • CE 150: First-Year Design Project (3 cr.)
    • CE 250: Community-Based Design Project (3 cr.)
    • CE 350: Advanced Design Project (3 cr.)
    • CE 450: Expanded Senior Capstone Project (9 cr. total)
  • Free Elective: Allows students to explore interdisciplinary topics (e.g., theology, entrepreneurship)
  • Technical Electives (12 Credits):
    • CE 415: Disaster Relief & Interfaith Collaboration
    • CE 416: Sacred Architecture & Eco-Theology
    • CE 417: Faith-Based Urban Planning
    • CE 418: Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Nations

Faith Integration Highlights

  • CE 306: Quranic/Biblical environmental ethics applied to water conservation.
  • CE 407: Restoration of mosques, churches, and temples using sustainable materials.
  • REL 303: Resolving land disputes between religious communities through ethical engineering.
  • Capstone: Partner with NGOs (e.g., Islamic Relief, Catholic Charities) to design infrastructure for marginalized groups.

Credits & Additional Requirements

Total Credit Breakdown

  • Core Engineering: 84 Credits
  • Technical Electives: 12 Credits
  • General Education: 30 Credits
  • Religious Studies: 12 Credits
  • Free Elective: 6 Credits
  • Total: 144 Credits

Additional Requirements

  • Service-Learning: 60 hours with faith-based NGOs (e.g., building clinics with World Vision)
  • Ethics Retreat: Annual workshop on dilemmas like AI ethics vs. religious values

Learning Outcomes

  1. Technical Proficiency:
    • Design and Analyze Infrastructure: Apply engineering principles to create safe, sustainable structures (e.g., bridges, water systems) using tools like AutoCAD and finite element analysis.
    • Solve Environmental Challenges: Develop solutions for climate resilience, waste management, and resource conservation grounded in scientific rigor.
  2. Ethical and Faith-Based Competence:
    • Integrate Religious Ethics: Align engineering decisions with faith-based values (e.g., Quranic water stewardship, Christian creation care) to promote environmental and social justice.
    • Preserve Sacred Spaces: Restore religious heritage sites (e.g., temples, mosques) using culturally sensitive and sustainable techniques.
  3. Leadership and Service:
    • Lead Interfaith Teams: Manage collaborative projects with humility and cultural awareness, inspired by teachings of servant leadership.
    • Serve Vulnerable Communities: Design infrastructure (e.g., disaster-resistant housing, clean water systems) for marginalized groups in partnership with NGOs.
  4. Innovation and Sustainability:
    • Advance Green Technologies: Implement renewable energy systems (e.g., solar-powered irrigation) aligned with eco-theological principles.
    • Plan Inclusive Cities: Design urban spaces that honor diverse religious practices (e.g., pilgrimage routes, interfaith community centers).
  5. Professional and Spiritual Growth:
    • Navigate Ethical Dilemmas: Resolve conflicts (e.g., land-use disputes) using interfaith mediation and moral reasoning frameworks.
    • Balance Vocation and Spirituality: Apply contemplative practices (e.g., mindfulness, Jesuit discernment) to sustain purpose and resilience in engineering careers.