USC Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation USC lists for Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and CHEM 105aLg; the full list is below.

    82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    82
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis

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    Major Requirements

    USC Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis Major Preparation

    The courses USC lists as Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Composition/Writing Requirement

    Complete all of these

    • WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
    • WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement

    Chemistry Requirement

    Complete 1 of these

    • CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
    • CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry

    Math Requirement

    Required

    • MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 126g Calculus II
    • MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 226g Calculus III
    • MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists

    Physics Requirement

    Complete all of these

    • PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
    • PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

    Biology Requirement

    Complete all of these

    • BISC 104Lgx How the Body Works
    • BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
    • BISC 121Lg Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
    • BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
    • BISC 221Lg Advanced General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
    • BISC 230Lgx The Biology of the Brain
    • HBIO 205Lgx The Science of Sport

    Engineering

    Required

    • ENGR 102 Viterbi First-Year Academy

    Civil Engineering

    Complete all of these

    • CE 106 Introduction to Civil Engineering
    • CE 107L Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics
    • CE 108 Programming for Civil and Environmental Engineers
    • CE 119 Statistical Data Analysis in Engineering
    • CE 215 Statics and Dynamics
    • CE 225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
    • CE 309 Fluid Mechanics
    • CE 330 Computational Methods in Engineering
    • CE 334L Mechanical Behavior of Materials
    • CE 358L Elementary Theory of Structures
    • CE 408 Risk and Decision Analysis in Civil Engineering
    • CE 451 Water Resources and Coastal Engineering
    • CE 456 Structural Design I
    • CE 460 Construction Engineering
    • CE 467L Geotechnical Engineering
    • CE 471 Principles of Transportation Engineering
    • CE 482 Subsurface Foundation Design
    • CE 483 Engineering Economics in Civil Engineering

    Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis Courses

    Complete all of these

    • CE 450 Coastal Engineering and Design
    • CE 457 Structural Design II
    • CE 465 Water Supply and Sewerage System Design
    • CE 476 Design of Hydraulic Systems
    • CE 485 Water and Wastewater Treatment Design
    • ARCH 419 Architectural Sustainability Tools and Methods
    • CE 461 Construction Estimating
    • CE 462 Construction Methods and Equipment
    • CE 469 Sustainable Design and Construction
    • CE 470 Building Information Modeling: Project Visualization and Simulation for Management

    Advanced Computing

    Complete 1 of these

    • CE 427 Machine Learning for Civil and Environmental Engineers

    Capstone Course

    Required

    • CE 480 Civil and Environmental Engineering Capstone Design

    Practicum (0 units)

    Required

    • ENGR 495 Practicum

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does USC have a Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. USC offers Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis?

    USC's Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management Emphasis major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 115aLg, MATH 245 and MATH 126g, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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