Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology program (CIV), at Farmingdale State College, in alignment with the missions of both the college and the State University of New York, offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum. This program equips student with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for a career in civil engineering. Students will undertake a variety of courses that cover the foundational principles of engineering as well as key areas specific to civil engineering.

Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resource Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

In New York State, graduates may sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam upon graduation and the Professional Engineering (PE) Exam after six years under a professional engineer.

Civil Engineering Technology Program Educational Outcomes:

After completing the program, graduates will:

Build a rewarding career in civil engineering or a related field
Pursue continuous education, graduate study, or professional licensure
Get involved in professional organizations while engaging in lifelong learning to stay current with evolving technologies

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program students will demonstrate:

an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Typical Employment Opportunities:

Civil Engineers
Design Engineers
Project Managers
Consultants
Project Planners
Municipal and Government Agency Engineers

ABET Data

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Civil Engineering Technology | Michael Shenoda | civengtech@farmingdale.edu | 934-420-2000

Fall 2026

Subject to revision

College Requirement	(1 credit)
FYE 101 First Year Experience*	1

Liberal Arts and Sciences	(62 credits)
EGL 101 Composition I: College Writing (GE)	3
EGL 102 Composition II: Literature	3
EGL 310 Technical Writing (GE)	3
CHM 152 General Chemistry Principles I (GE)	4
ECO 321 Engineering Economics (GE)	3
MTH 129 Pre-Calculus with Applications (GE)	4
MTH 130 Calculus I OR
MTH 150 Calculus I (GE)	4
MTH 236 Calculus II with Applications OR	3
MTH 151 Calculus II (GE)
MTH 390 Methods in Operations Research	3
PHY 135 College Physics I (GE)	4
PHY 136 College Physics II (GE)	4
PHY 333 Modern Physics (GE) OR
MTH Elective (200 Level or Higher)	3
Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives	6
The Arts (GE)	3
Social Science (GE)	3
World Languages - Level I or higher (GE)	3
Humanities (GE)	3
US History and Civic Engagement/World History and Global Awareness(GE)	3

Required: Civil Engineering Technology	(61 credits)
ARC 111 Graphics I	2
ARC 121 Graphics II	2
CIV 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology	3
CIV 106 Statics	3
CIV 207 Elements of Strength of Materials	3
CIV 208 Dynamics	3
CIV 302 Soils, Foundations & Earth Structures	3
CIV 303 Hydraulics	3
CIV 350 Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering Technology	3
CIV 402 Civil Engineering Materials	3
CIV 403W Field Practices in Civil Engineering Technology	3
CIV 408 Structures	3
CIV 409 Structural Design	3
CIV 410 Transportation Engineering	3
CIV 411 Water and Wastewater Systems	3
CIV 412 Highway Engineering	3
CIV 414 Reinforced Concrete Design	3
CIV 496 Capstone Project**	3
CON 103 Surveying	3
Technical Elective	3
Technical Elective (300 level or higher)	3
Total Credits	123-124

Curriculum Summary

*FYE 101 First Year Experience is required for all first time full time students

**CIV 496 Capstone Project must be completed in residence at Farmingdale State College

Degree Type: BS
Total Required Credits: 123-124

Please refer to the General Education, Applied Learning, and Writing Intensive requirement sections of the College Catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure that graduation requirements are satisfied.

As a part of the SUNY General Education Framework, all first-time full time Freshman at Farmingdale State College (FSC) beginning Fall 2023, are required to develop knowledge and skills in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ). Students will be able to fulfill this requirement at FSC by taking a specially designated DEISJ course that has been developed by faculty and approved by the DEISJ Review Board. DEISJ-approved courses may meet other General Education Knowledge and Skills areas and/or core competencies and thus be dually designated. DEISJ-approved courses may also earn other special designations such as those for Applied Learning or Writing Intensive.

Notes:

Technical Electives (300 level or higher) are considered any of the following: CON 361 Government Buildings & Env Codes & Regulations; CON 399 Applied Research Topics; CON 407 Building Commissioning; IND 308 Occupational Safety; IND 309 Security and Fire Protection Systems.

Math Elective (200 level) are considered any of the following: MTH 245 Linear Algebra; MTH 250 Introduction to Graph Theory and Combinatorics; MTH 252 Calculus III; MTH 25 Differential Equations; MTH 290 Methods of Proof in Advanced Mathematics; MTH 320 Geometric Structures; MTH 322 Advanced Mathematical Analysis