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Seattle ranks among the United States' most rapidly expanding metropolitan regions and stands out for its strong dedication to environmental protection. This synergy offers a perfect setting to learn and implement civil engineering with an environmental focus. By choosing the Environmental Specialization in the BS in Civil Engineering program, you can help restore habitats for threatened wildlife, purify contaminated water for environmental release, oversee vital water supplies, tackle air quality issues, and rehabilitate polluted areas in urban settings. This well-rounded, ABET-accredited civil engineering program prepares you to use core engineering principles to advance environmental justice and sustainability. In line with Seattle University's Mission, the program aims to deliver a tailored, top-tier education that empowers graduates to: Professionally: secure employment in civil engineering or a related field, Technically: gain recognition as skilled professionals through obtaining professional licensure or specialized credentials, Personally: engage in continuous personal and career development by pursuing advanced degrees or other continuing education opportunities, and Societally: make meaningful contributions to society or the profession via participation in professional groups or other service initiatives.