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College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management

The college includes the departments of Civil Engineering; Computer Science; Construction Management; Electrical & Computer Engineering; and Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing; as well as the Concrete Industry Management and Computer Animation and Game Development programs.

Chico State Engineering is a community that is dedicated to creating tomorrow's innovation leaders by providing a quality educational foundation enhanced by numerous hands-on opportunities.

Our Mission

We prepare students for successful professional careers in applied science, engineering, and technology. We educate students to be successful leaders and innovators capable of meeting complex challenges. We shape the college mission through our values:

  • We teach, mentor, motivate, and challenge students;
  • We foster rich learning environments;
  • We advance scholarship and creativity;
  • We encourage industry engagement and collaboration;
  • We promote teamwork through projects and co-curricular activities;
  • We value graduate education and life-long learning;
  • We create a new generation of problem solvers for a sustainable future.

The college curriculum provides a foundation in liberal arts as well as both technical breadth and specialization. The college offers the Bachelor of Science in civil, computer, electrical/electronic, mechanical, and mechatronic engineering, as well as the BS degree in computer science, computer information systems, construction management, concrete industry management, advanced manufacturing and applied robotics, and computer animation and game development. The college also offers the Master of Science in computer science.

College faculty foster a learning environment founded on frequent faculty-student interactions. Departments and programs engage students in several community service projects and other hands-on learning activities through the academic year. Student professional associations, which are homes to numerous competition teams, provide opportunities for personal growth and development beyond the classroom.

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