MS Civil Engineering Degree Options
There are two degree options: Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering with thesis and Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering, courses only.
M.S. Civil Engineering with Thesis
(A total of 30 credits required.)
1. Requires 6 credits of Master's Thesis, and
2. Requires 24 credits of approved coursework (5000 level or higher) with the following constraints:
- At least half of the total credits shall be designated as 6000-level courses or above;
- At least 18 credits of coursework shall be from CEGE courses;
- Cross-listed courses are offered at the 4000/5000 and 4000/6000 levels. Students may not enroll in the 5000/6000 level courses if they have completed the corresponding 4000-level course.
- Successful completion of any remedial course(s) determined by the departmental graduate programs committee and/or the thesis supervisory committee. Remedial courses cannot be used to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for degree completion.
3. Must complete one semester of CGN 5937, Graduate Seminar (0 credits) with grade of Satisfactory ("S").
M.S. Civil Engineering (courses only)
(A total of 30 credits required.)
1. Requires 30 credits of approved coursework (5000 level or higher) with the following constraints:
- At least half of the credits included in any master's degree program shall be designated as 6000-level courses.
- At least 24 credits shall be from CEGE courses.
- Cross-listed courses are offered at the 4000/5000 and 4000/6000 levels. Students may not enroll in the 5000/6000 level courses if they have completed the corresponding 4000-level course.
- Successful completion of any remedial course(s) determined by the departmental graduate programs committee. Remedial courses cannot be used to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for degree completion.
2. Must complete one semester of CGN 5937, Graduate Seminar (0 credits) with grade of Satisfactory ("S").
Program Concentrations
Areas of concentration include:
- Structural/Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation/Geomatics Engineering
- Water Resources/Environmental Engineering
Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering students may complete one concentration, which includes a minimum of two core classes chosen from a list of courses for each concentration. Note: No more than 3 credits of Directed Independent Study may be applied toward the degree. All course selections must be part of an approved plan of study. All Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering students must complete one semester of a 0-credit graduate seminar course.
Structural/Geotechnical Engineering Core
Course Title Course Number
Advanced Foundation Engineering CEG 6105
Soil Stabilization and Geosynthetics CEG 6124
Advanced Structural Analysis CES 6106
Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering* CES 6119
Bridge Design CES 6325
Structural Dynamics CES 6585
Advanced Steel Structure CES 6607
Prestressed Concrete CES 6715
* Introduction to Finite Element Methods, (EGM 5351) is an acceptable substitute.
Transportation/Geomatics Engineering Core
Course Title Course Number
Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing SUR 6387C
Advanced Unmanned Aerial System Mapping SUR 6502
Transportation and Supply Chain Systems TTE 6507
Maritime Freight Operations TTE 6508
Sustainable Public Transportation TTE 6651
Highway Engineering TTE 6815
Transportation System Analysis TTE 6501
Terrestrial Laser Scanning CEG 6304C
Water Resources/Environmental Engineering Core
Course Title Course Number
Open Channel Hydraulics CWR 6235
Dynamic Hydrology CWR 6525
Water Resource System Engineering CWR 6818
Air Pollution and Control ENV 6115
Solid Waste Management ENV 6356
Water Supply and Treatment ENV 6418
Wastewater Engineering ENV 6507
Sustainability and Pollution Prevention ENV 6932
Business Minor
Students electing to complete a Business minor must follow the College of Engineering and Computer Science guidelines for the Business minor noted above.