The faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offer graduate programs leading to the M.S., the Master of Science in Engineering, and the Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering.
Graduate Record Examination. Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for Ph.D. applicants and is recommended for M.S. and M.S.E. applicants. Students whose undergraduate degree is not based on an ABET-accredited program must submit scores on the GRE.
TOEFL Examination. International students are required to have passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination with a minimum score of 550.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
See “Master’s Degrees” for information on the M.S. degree.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
Applicants may have a baccalaureate degree in a major other than Civil Engineering. The student’s qualifications are reviewed, and deficiency courses are specified.
See the “Master of Science in Engineering” degree.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Ph.D. degree is conferred upon students based on evidence of excellence in research leading to a scholarly dissertation that is a contribution to knowledge in the field of civil engineering.
See “Doctor of Philosophy” for general requirements.
Letters of Recommendation. Submission of three letters of recommendation is required for those applying for admission to the Ph.D. degree program. One letter must be from the chair or advisor of the applicant’s previous degree program.
Program of Study. The program of study must be prepared soon after the student has been admitted to the program, the supervisory committee has been formed, and a preliminary examination (if required by the supervisory committee) has been taken.
Foreign Language Requirements. None.
Comprehensive Examinations. Written and oral comprehensive examinations are required. The examinations are administered by the supervisory committee. Students should request permission from the Graduate College to take the comprehensive examinations when they have essentially completed the course work in their approved program of study.
Dissertation Requirements. A dissertation based on original work demonstrating creativity in research and scholarly proficiency in the subject area is required.
Final Examinations. A final oral examination in defense of the dissertation is required.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
A broad range of theoretical and experimental research programs have been established in civil and environmental engineering to prepare graduate students for careers in professional practice and research. The faculty pursue research topics related to the advancement of knowledge in civil and environmental engineering.
Experimental and theoretical investigations by civil and environmental engineering faculty and students are carried out in the specialized areas of environmental engineering, geotechnical, hydraulics and water resource systems, materials, structures, and transportation.
Omnibus Graduate Courses: See omnibus graduate courses that may be offered.
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