Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of EngineeringAvailable
On campusHone the skills and knowledge necessary to find solutions to today’s most pressing environmental issues.
Environmental engineers develop creative solutions to globally-relevant challenges like safe drinking water, hazardous waste treatment, the fate and transport of environmental pollutants, and climate change–for the benefit of both humankind and nature.
The environmental engineering bachelor’s program at Stevens has a strong foundation in process design, using material balance and reactor theory to integrate principles of physicochemical equilibrium and chemical and microbial kinetics to design treatment processes and analyze phenomena in the environment.
The program offers flexible courses that give you a broader study of environmental biology than other universities by including microbiology, ecology, and toxicology. The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior capstone design course focused around physicochemical and biochemical processes. You'll also have the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills by conducting cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities such as the Center for Environmental Systems.
Located on the banks of the Hudson River, just minutes away from New York City and the Atlantic Ocean, Stevens is a prime location for the study of environmental engineering. Partnerships with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the United States Coast Guard provide ample opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and develop projects that have a direct impact on the metropolitan waterfront.
An ABET Accredited Program
This undergraduate program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The mission of the environmental engineering program is to provides a broad-based education that prepares students in the technical and social fundamentals that will enable them to have a wide impact in the improvement of interactions between humans and their environment.
To achieve its mission, the environmental engineering program, with input from its constituents, has established the following program educational objectives:
Graduates of our program will be recognized as being among “the best in the business” by their peers by leveraging their strong technical basis to continuously increase their skills and knowledge in their area of expertise, and will develop the qualifications for licensure
Graduates of our program will have a positive impact on their workplace through multidisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, communication skills, and leadership
Graduates of our program effectively navigate important contextual factors in their careers, including the historical, regulatory, political, policy, economic, ethical and public relations aspects of sustainability and environmental issues
By the time of graduation, students majoring in environmental engineering will have the ability to:
Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Understand the steps involved in taking a technology from conception to market, and can demonstrate these steps by an actual or hypothetical example
The Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
More Advantages to our Environmental Engineering Program
Credits eligible for the Accelerated Master's Program
Guest speaker series
Environmental Engineering Careers
The environmental engineering bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include:
Environmental Engineer
Water Resources Engineer
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Field Engineer
Environmental Scientist
Safety and Environmental Compliance Engineer
Companies Hiring Environmental Engineers:
TRC Consultants, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Municipality of Hoboken, Langan, Arcadia, New York Department of Environmental Protection (NYDEP)
What struck me about Stevens compared to other schools was that we had a program just for environmental engineering. The dedicated program at Stevens was perfect for me - in addition to having a focused program, Stevens had small classes that were shared with graduate students, which was a great way to deeply explore a subject.
Laura Josephson
Environmental Engineering Graduate
Stevens is a smaller school, and the environmental department is even smaller and more intimate, which I appreciate. Having personal relationships with professors and students is invaluable. This summer, I wanted to explore lab work and research. The Center for Environmental Systems (CES) was running interesting lab projects, and I appreciated being in a familiar setting to conduct this work.
Jagmeet Ashta
Environmental Engineering Student
What struck me about Stevens compared to other schools was that we had a program just for environmental engineering. The dedicated program at Stevens was perfect for me - in addition to having a focused program, Stevens had small classes that were shared with graduate students, which was a great way to deeply explore a subject.
Laura Josephson
Environmental Engineering Graduate
Stevens is a smaller school, and the environmental department is even smaller and more intimate, which I appreciate. Having personal relationships with professors and students is invaluable. This summer, I wanted to explore lab work and research. The Center for Environmental Systems (CES) was running interesting lab projects, and I appreciated being in a familiar setting to conduct this work.
Jagmeet Ashta
Environmental Engineering Student
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