Master of Science
The Master of Science in civil engineering is a broad-based curriculum designed to prepare students for advanced positions in civil engineering industry, consulting and public agencies, as well as for further graduate studies. Students can choose one of the following:
- Thesis option: 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis
- Project option: 28 hours of coursework and 2 hours of project
- Online degree: 30 hours of coursework and a final exam
Areas of specialization
Students can puruse one of the following areas of specialization.
- Environmental engineering (pdf)
- Geotechnical engineering (pdf)
- Structural engineering (pdf)
- Transportation engineering(pdf)
- Water resources engineering (pdf)
Program requirements
The general requirements for admission to a civil engineering graduate program include a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree from an accredited civil engineering program and evidence the applicant has the ability to do satisfactory graduate work. Students not possessing a degree in civil engineering may be admitted if their undergraduate work is closely related to their civil engineering specialty area of interest, and they complete a core program of undergraduate civil engineering coursework.
Students admitted for work toward a master's degree can select a program of study requiring the completion of a master's thesis or a master's report within their area of interest.