CIVIL ENGINEERING Major Map
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING │ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING WITH PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Get the
Courses
You Need
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Take APSC 100, 111, 131, 151,
161, 171, 112, 132, 142, 172,
174.
Take core courses APSC 200,
293, CIVL 200, 210, 230, MTHE
224, Comp A, APSC 221, CIVL
215, 222, 231, 250.
Take core courses CIVL 300,
330, 340, 350, 371, Comp A,
CIVL 331, 341, 360, 372, Comp
D.
No specialization in 2nd year.
No specialization in 3rd year.
Take CIVL 400, 460 and Comp
A, B, C or D. You also need to
take 8 Technical Electives, which
provide the opportunity to
specialize or do a research thesis
(CIVL 500) as one of the
electives.
Speak to an academic advisor or
the Undergraduate Program
Assistant for help with program
requirements.
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Get
Relevant
Experience
Join teams or clubs on campus
such as the Concrete Canoe
Team.
See the Co-Curricular
Opportunities Directory or AMS
Clubs Directory for more ideas.
Look into summer jobs by talking
to the dept. or Career Services
about work through SWEP or
NSERC.
Stay during the summer as an
assistant to a faculty member or
apply for an external summer
research opportunity.
Take more responsibility within
different clubs or
extracurriculars:
Civil Club, Concrete Toboggan
Team ,Concrete Canoe Team,
and the Bridge Building Club.
If interested, apply to do a 12-16
month QUIP internship between
your third and fourth year.
Investigate full-time jobs or other
opportunities related to careers of
interest.
Assess what experience you’re
lacking and fill in gaps with
volunteering, clubs, or
internships.
Get
Connected
with Your
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Volunteer on or off campus with
different community
organizations, such as Let's Talk
Science (LTS) and Engineers
without Borders (EWB).
Get involved with the
Engineering Society (ENGSOC).
Do targeted networking with
people working in careers of
interest (through alumni,
LinkedIn or other ways).
Consider joining professional
associations like Canadian
Society for Civil Engineering
(CSCE).
Community
Get
Thinking
Globally
Get Ready
for Life
After
Graduation
Consider joining an intramural
sports or an athletics team. Check
out the Athletics & Recreation
site.
The Queen’s University
International Centre will be your
first stop to internationalizing
your degree. Speak to a QUIC
advisor or get involved in their
many programs, events and
training opportunities.
Grappling with program
decisions? – go to the Orientation
Evenings held by different
Engineering departments and
attend the various Career Fairs
during the year.
Get some help deciding by
visiting Career Services.
Start or continue volunteering
with organizations such as the
Commerce & Engineering
Environmental Conference
(CEEC).
Consider applying to the
NSERC-CREATE Programs (e.g.
SERA).
Is an exchange in your future?
Start thinking about where you
would like to study abroad.
Apply in January for a 3rd
year exchange through the
Faculty Office (RM 300,
Beamish-Munro Hall).
Build your intercultural
competence by getting involved
with other cultures or by
practicing or improving your
language skills. Stop by QUIC
for ideas to go abroad, volunteer
at QUIC or attend one of their
events.
Prepare yourself to work in a
multi-cultural environment by
taking QUIC’s Intercultural
Competency Certificate, and start
thinking about work or further
studies abroad.
Explore different careers of
interest by reading books in the
Career Services Career Advising
and Resource Area, such as Civil
Engineering Careers, talking to
people whose careers interest
you, or connecting with
engineering alumni on LinkedIn.
Start focusing on areas of
interest. Learn about the
requirements for careers of
interest– do they need additional
schooling? If so, prepare to take
the required tests (like the LSAT
or GMAT). Attend Grad School
workshops at Career Services if
interested.
Apply to jobs or future education,
or make plans for other
adventures. Prepare reference
letters if you’re applying to
graduate school.
Make an appointment with
Career Services for help with
future plans.
Caution: *This map is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your university career. The activities, resources, and careers mentioned are possibilities – you are not
restricted to them and you don’t have to follow this exact timeline. Every person (including you!) will find their own unique path through their degree at Queen’s and beyond.
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Where could I go after graduation?
Archaeology
Architecture
Business administration
Environmental conservation
Construction
Environmental engineering
Design engineer
Foreign Service
Geographic information systems
Geomatics
Industrial engineering
Informatics
Insurance
International development
Landscape architecture
Law
Mapping, surveying & cartography
Materials engineering
Mining engineering
Occupational health and safety
Public administration
Public transportation
Real estate
Robotics
Special effects
Strategic planning
Structural engineer
Water resources engineering
Urban and regional planning
*some careers may require additional training
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Civil Engineering at Queen’s
Why study Civil Engineering?
We go about our lives within a physical environment created by civil engineers: homes, schools, office buildings, highways, bridges,
subway systems, airports, river and coastal systems and green landfills. As a civil engineering student, you will study how to plan,
design and build these structures and systems with an environmentally-respectful approach. As part of its real-world preparation,
this innovative program emphasizes self-learning, teamwork, communication, leadership and problem solving. Areas of
specialization are environmental and infrastructure, and public health.
What program options are there?
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Professional Internship
See the department website for course requirements: www.civil.queensu.ca
Getting what you need to succeed in the workplace
What do employers want?
In a recent survey from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives the top 6 skills sought by employers were:
1 People skills
2 Communication skills
3 Problem-solving skills
4 Analytical abilities
5 Leadership skills
6 Industry-specific Knowledge
How do I get the skills I need?
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It is important to develop a balanced skill set – many of which you will develop during your studies. To stand out from the crowd,
gain experience outside the classroom through the multitude of clubs and activities in and around Queen’s. Check out ideas in the
Get Relevant Experience section of this map.
What can I learn studying Civil Engineering at Queen’s?
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Proficiency in mathematics
Knowledge of civil engineering methods and theory
Apply principles of physics and mathematics to the design of physical environments such as roads, bridges, and buildings
Work independently and in teams
Team work - work with other students on a project
Oral and written communication - engineering report writing skills and presentation skills Leadership
Time management and organization – manage several ongoing projects
What makes ME special?
You have a unique set of skills and experiences. Take the time to think about the skills you have personally developed at Queen’s.
Explaining your strengths with compelling examples will be important for applications to employers and further education. For
help, check out the Career Services skills workshop.
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Civil Engineering Major Map
How to use this map
• Got
questions about careers and classes?
• Feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by choices?
• Wondering what you are “supposed” to be doing?
Use this map to plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academic life. Each map helps you explore possibilities, set
goals and track accomplishments. To make your own custom map, use the My Major Map tool.
Don’t stress if you haven’t done all of the suggested activities. The map is not a prescription – it’s a tool for finding your own way at
Queen’s.
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Academic and Intellectual Health
Emotional and Mental Health
Social and Interpersonal Health
Resources
Athletics and Recreation
Health Counselling and
Disability Services
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International Centre
Chaplain
Outreach Counsellor
Cross-Cultural Counsellor
Student Community Relations
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AMS
International Centre
Student Academic Success
Services: Learning
Strategies and the Writing Centre
Academic Advising
Adaptive Technologies
Learning Commons
Health Counselling and
Disability Services
Peer Support Centre
AMS
Rector
Residence Life
Student Experience Office
Queen’s Legal Aid
See queensu.ca/studentaffairs for details
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Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Ellis Hall
58 University Avenue
613.533.2122
civil.queensu.ca
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