Academic Programs Catalog

Students in the master's and doctoral degree programs in civil engineering may pursue advanced study in the areas of geotechnical and pavement engineering, structural engineering, mechanics and materials; water resources; ad transportation engineering.

Master of Science

Courses are selected in consultation with the academic advisor based upon the student's background. The courses in the final program of study are subject to the approval of the guidance committee.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Engineering, students must meet the requirements specified below.

Admission

An applicant for admission to the master's degree program in civil engineering should have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and should have a grade–point average that would indicate success in graduate study.  

Depending on their undergraduate programs and their specialties within civil engineering, students who are admitted to the master's degree program with bachelor's degrees in fields related to civil engineering may be required to complete collateral courses.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

The student must complete a total of 30 credits for the degree under either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis).

A student under Plan A must complete at least 20 credits at the 800-level or above, including 4 credits of Civil Engineering 899, but not more than 6 credits. Up to 10 credits of 400-level course work may be counted toward the degree. The student's program must be approved by the guidance committee.

A student under Plan B must complete at least 18 credits at the 800-level or above, including the completion of a research or design project through enrollment of at least 1 credit, but no more than 4 credits in Civil Engineering 892. Up to 12 credits of 400-level course work may be counted toward the degree. The student's program must be approved by the guidance committee.

 

Admission

An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. degree program in civil engineering should have a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field and should have a grade-point average that would indicate success in graduate study.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Engineering, students must meet the requirements specified by their guidance committees.

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Civil Engineering

Students in the master's and doctoral degree programs in environmental engineering may pursue advanced study in the areas of environmental chemistry and physical-chemical processes, environmental microbiology and biotechnology, and environmental hydrology and water resources.

Master of Science

Courses are selected in consultation with the academic advisor based upon the student's background. The courses in the finall program of study are subject to the approval of the guidance committee.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Engineering, students must meet the requirements specified below.

Admission

Applicants for admission are expected to have a level of competency equivalent to that achieved by earning an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering, or in civil engineering with an environmental engineering specialization.  The undergraduate program should have included courses in mathematics through differential equations, chemistry, physics (mechanics), fluid mechanics, computer programming, and the design of water and wastewater treatment processes.

Depending on their undergraduate programs and their specialties within environmental engineering, students who are admitted to the master's degree program with bachelor's degrees in fields related to environmental engineering may be required to complete collateral courses.

All applicants are encouraged to provide their scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering

The student must complete a total of 30 credits for the degree under either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis).

A student under Plan A must complete at least 20 credits at the 800-level or above, including 4 credits of Environmental Engineering 899. Up to 10 credits of 400-level course work may be counted toward the degree. The student's program must be approved by the guidance committee.

A student under Plan B must complete at least 18 credits at the 800-level or above, including the completion of a research or design project through enrollment of at least 1 credit, but no more than 4 credits in Environmental Engineering 892. Up to 12 credits of 400-level course work may be counted toward the degree. The student's program must be approved by the guidance committee.

 

Admission
An applicant for admission to the Ph.D. degree program in environmental engineering should have a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental engineering or a related field and should have a grade-point average that would indicate success in graduate study.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their scores from the Graduate Record Examination General Test.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Engineering, students must meet the requirements specified by their guidance committees.        

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Environmental Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Data-enabled Water Sustainability and Equity (DWSE) will equip students with fundamental knowledge of the three dimensions of the WaterCube and with skills to integrate these areas for understanding and addressing real-world water issues. The graduate certificate requires students to complete a series of four courses, totaling 10 credits. Students will have options for fulfilling course requirements providing flexibility to incorporate the requirements into their programs of study without extending their time to degree.

Admission

For admission to the Graduate Certificate in Data-enabled Water Sustainability and Equity, students must complete an application form which includes:

1. a plan for completing the certificate requirements. Students will indicate which courses they will take to meet the program requirements, provide a brief justification for their choices, and provide a timeline for completion.
2. a statement of interest. Students will briefly describe their interest in Data-enabled Water Sustainability and Equity and their reason(s) for pursuing the graduate certificate.