Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science Programs
All candidates for the Master of Science (M.S.) programs must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or the equivalent from an accredited institution. Candidates with undergraduate degrees in other fields will have their backgrounds evaluated to determine whether additional undergraduate courses are required in their program of study, as a condition for admission to the appropriate M.S. program. These additional courses will not carry credit toward the M.S. degree.
Programs are planned by the students in consultation with their advisors. A series of fundamental courses specified by area (Environmental, Geotechnical or Structural) must be satisfactorily completed by each candidate. No more than 9 credits may be applied toward the degree without prior approval of a department advisor. At least half of the coursework must be at or above the 600-level. Students who have taken the lower level of a double-numbered course (e.g., a course offered at both the 400 and 600 levels) may not take the higher level of the same course for credits M.S. candidates may transfer a maximum of six graduate credits from other institutions. Most students complete their degrees in one and a half to two years. All students are expected to complete their program of study within five calendar years. A candidate must maintain a B or better average (3.00 grade point average) in all graduate coursework. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. Students anticipating further graduate study at the doctoral level are strongly advised to pursue the thesis option.
Program Profiles
(1) Requirements with Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12-15 credit hours of coursework in the student's chosen area of specialization. In addition, the student must complete a cohesive program of elective coursework approved by the student's advisor. All M.S. candidates are expected to participate in faculty/student seminar series each year. Furthermore, six credits of CIE 997-Master's Thesis, must be taken culminating in the defense of the thesis administered by a thesis committee and given by the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty.
(2) Requirements without Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12-15 credit hours of coursework in the student's chosen area of specialization. In addition, the student must complete a cohesive program of elective coursework approved by the student's advisor. All M.S. candidates are expected to participate in the faculty/student seminar series each year. To complete the degree requirement, the student must take CIE 996-Master's Project for 3 credits on a civil engineering topic approved by the advisor, and take a written comprehensive examination covering the M.S. program coursework. The comprehensive examination is to be administered at the end of the student's program of study.
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
The M.S. in environmental engineering is intended for students with undergraduate engineering degrees.
(1) Requirements with Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12 credit hours of coursework in the fundamental environmental engineering areas, which includes CIE 671, CIE 672 and CIE 673. If the student has already taken one or more of these courses at the 400 level, he/she will be expected to take corresponding higher level courses in these fundamental engineering areas. In addition, the student must complete a cohesive program of elective coursework approved by the student's advisor. All M.S. candidates are expected to participate in faculty/student seminar series each year. Furthermore, six credits of CIE 997-Master's Thesis, must be taken culminating in the defense of the thesis administered by a thesis committee and given by the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty.
(2) Requirements without Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12 credit hours of coursework in the fundamental environmental engineering areas, which includes CIE 671, CIE 672 and CIE 673. If the student has already taken one or more of these courses at the 400 level, he/she will be expected to take higher level courses in these fundamental engineering areas. In addition, the student must complete a cohesive program of elective coursework approved by the student's advisor. All M.S. candidates are expected to participate in faculty/student seminar series each year. Furthermore, the student is required to take one of the following courses: CIE 600-Environmental Assessment, or CIE 996-Master's Project, for 3 credits. If the student chooses to take CIE 996, the project must address a topic in environmental engineering or environmental science and be approved by the advisor.
The M.S. in environmental engineering science is intended for students with other technical/scientific undergraduate degrees.
(1) Requirements with Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12 credit hours of courses offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on a major area of specialization. In addition, the student must complete a cohesive program of elective coursework approved by the student's advisor. All M.S. candidates are expected to participate in faculty/student seminar series each year. Furthermore, six credits of CIE 997-Masters Thesis, must be taken culminating in the defense of the thesis administered by a thesis committee and given by the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty.
(2) Requirements without Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12 credit hours of courses offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. In addition, the student must complete a cohesive program of elective coursework approved by the student's advisor. Furthermore, the student is required to take one of the following courses: CIE 600-Environmental Assessment, or CIE 996-Master's Project, for 3 credits. If the student chooses to take CIE 996, the project must address a topic in environmental engineering or environmental science and be approved by the advisor.
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering with a Specialization in Public Administration
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Program Profiles
(1) Requirements with Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12 credit hours of coursework in the fundamental environmental engineering areas, which includes CIE 671, CIE 672 and CIE 673. If the student has already taken one or more of these courses at the 400 level, he/she will be expected to take corresponding higher level courses in these fundamental engineering areas. In addition, the student must complete four elective courses (12 credits) in public administration, and participate in a noncredit cross-discipline seminar. Furthermore, six credits of CIE 997-Master's Thesis, must be taken culminating in the defense of the thesis administered by a thesis committee and given by the Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty.
(2) Requirements without Thesis - 30 credit hours. The candidate must complete 12 credit hours of coursework in the fundamental environmental engineering areas, which includes CIE 671, CIE 672 and CIE 673. If the student has already taken one or more of these courses at the 400 level, he/she will be expected to take higher level courses in these fundamental engineering areas. In addition, the student must complete either five elective courses (15 credits) in public administration, or complete four elective courses (12 credits) in public administration and one (3-credit) course in environmental engineering. The student must also participate in a noncredit cross-discipline seminar. Furthermore, the student is required to take one of the following courses: CIE 600-Environmental Assessment, or CIE 996-Master's Project, for 3 credits. If the student chooses to take CIE 996, the project must address a topic in environmental engineering or environmental science and be approved by the advisor.