
Programs Offered
Cal State LA offers a BS in Civil Engineering program and MS in Civil Engineering program. Please contact the department with general questions. Click the links to learn more!
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2025 Summer Transportation Institute
The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) at Cal State LA offers the two-week 2025 Summer Transportation Institute for High School Students at NO COST!
Application Form (Click Here to Apply):
PROGRAM DATES July 21 - August 1, 2025 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ORIENTATION WITH PARENTS Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon TBA APPLICATION DEADLINE July 10, 2025 |
- For more information, please contact Lara Asatryan, WDAY Program Coordinator, at Email: [email protected]
Office: 323-343-4450 | Fax: 323-343-6316
Careers & Fields
As a Civil Engineering student, you'll be on your way to a rewarding career in such areas as Construction Engineering Management, Transportation, Environmental, Water Resources, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering.
Advising & Resources

ECST has a split advising model carried out by the ECST Advising Center and the Department faculty to ensure students achieve their educational and personal goals. Please visit the Department of Civil Engineering's advising page for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Recognition
Cal State LA College of ECST is the recipient of the Bronze-level Recognition for the ASEE Diversity Recognition Program. The engineering program in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology is one of top five in the nation among public, master’s awarding institutions, excluding military academies. In a separate category, Cal State LA’s undergraduate computer science program is ranked among the top 20 in California.

ABET Accreditation
The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Department of Civil Engineering
Lara Asatryan, CE Department Coordinator
Cal State LA - 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Building E&T, Room A-212 | Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 09:00 am - 05:00 pm.
Please contact Lara Asatryan, CE Department Coordinator, for assistance
at [email protected] | (323) 343-4450