North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T State University, NC A&T, N.C. A&T, or simply A&T) is a public, historically black land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. Founded by the North Carolina General Assembly on March 9, 1891, as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, it was the second college established under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890, as well as the first for people of color in the State of North Carolina. Initially, the college offered instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture and mathematics. In 1967, the college was designated a Regional University by the North Carolina General Assembly and renamed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
The Department of Civil Architectural and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro NC offers comprehensive programs preparing students for impactful careers. Providing an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with various specialization tracks and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering the department focuses on addressing complex challenges in infrastructure sustainability and environmental protection. Students engage in rigorous coursework hands-on laboratory experiences design projects and research gaining practical skills and theoretical knowledge in areas like structural analysis environmental systems transportation planning and construction management. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in engineering firms government agencies and construction companies contributing to the development of resilient and sustainable communities.
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