The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) is the flagship baccalaureate degree in engineering at the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Your interest in solving problems and your competence in mathematics are essential for completing this course of study. As you work toward graduation, you can choose to specialize in one of five emphasis areas: mechanical, civil, industrial, electrical, and mechatronics, which includes a combination of electrical and mechanical topics.
Civil Engineering is a fast-growing field geared toward problem solvers looking to improve and create strong, sustainable solutions for roads, bridges, dams, structures and infrastructure. USI’s Engineering Program has a strong reputation for consistently producing graduates that have success in industry and within the profession. Our state-of-the-art labs combined with a variety of engineering coursework will prepare you through hands-on learning opportunities and several annual design challenges like steel bridge and concrete canoe competitions.Â
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
Upon graduation, you will have completed the first step toward becoming a licensed professional engineer. Passing the fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam is the next step toward licensure. USI's graduates with a civil emphasis routinely exceed the national average passing rate for this exam and are highly sought after in the job market. You will be qualified for a diverse array of civil engineering career paths, including opportunities in the private sector as a consulting engineer and in the public sector as a government employee.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.