Mission

To provide graduate learning opportunities in civil engineering for acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for practice and life-long professional development; to contribute to the expansion of knowledge of civil engineering through research programs; and to provide professional and community service to the state, the nation, and the world.

Program Objectives

1. Provide the depth and breathe in civil engineering topics necessary for civil engineering practice and development.
2. Provide graduate education in specialized civil engineering areas.
3. Contribute to the discovery of new knowledge and methods that enhance the theory and practice of civil engineering; and engage in meaningful service activities.
4. Provide an environment that promotes professional development, growth of the intellect, character, and spirit of students, faculty, and staff.

Program Requirements

Thirty(30), or thirty-six (36), semester hours are required for the Master of Science Degree in Engineering depending upon which of the following three options the student selects with approval of his or her department chairperson and/or advisor:

Option 1 Twenty-four (24) semester hours of coursework plus a six-hour thesis
Option 2 Twenty-seven (27) semester hours of coursework plus a three-hour project
Option 3 Thirty-six (36) semester hours of coursework

Option 1 Requires a formal written thesis, formal presentation and oral exam.
Option 2 Requires a written project report, formal presentation and oral exam.
Option 3 Requires an oral exam.

To remain in “good standing,” students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (“B average).

Core Courses

The students are required to select three courses among the list of core courses. The three courses must be approved by the Department prior to selection. The remaining courses may be chosen from the list of electives or from the other core courses with the approval of the student’s advisor.

Elective Courses