CEBOK
The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer (CEBOK)
Through its comprehensive CEBOK, ASCE has defined the set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to exercise responsible charge in the practice of civil engineering.
Prepared by the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 Task Committee of the Committee on Education of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the CEBOK is a roadmap to prepare the engineers of the future.
Access a free copy of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer, Third Edition.
The CEBOK outlines 21 foundational, technical, and professional practice learning outcomes for individuals entering into responsible charge in the practice of civil engineering.
Rationale and guidance for fulfilling the outcomes through formal education, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and mentored early career experience are provided.
Additional topics include:
- Foundational course education,
- Engineering fundamentals,
- Engineering technical skills,
- Engineering curriculum development, and
- Business and professional skills and responsibilities
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Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge
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The CEBOK for students
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The CEBOK for faculty
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Engineering Grades
ASCE’s Guidelines for Engineering Grades was created to help engineers and their employers recognize an engineer’s level of professional development and career advancement. The guidelines outline the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities associated with engineers at each grade.
The ASCE Guidelines for Engineering Grades Comparison Tool is an interactive online tool that lets you compare requirements across up to three different grades at once.