M.S. in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering program provides advanced study and research in the following areas:

• Environmental/Water Resources
• Structures/Geotechnical
• Transportation/Regional Development
• Construction Management, and Energy Resources/Systems

Total credit hours: 30

Thesis option

Core courses (9 credits):

• CIEN 700, 702, Advanced Mathematics course (CIEN approved)
• CIEN electives (9 credits): Take 9 credits of additional CIEN 600-799 courses with approval of the advisor
• Electives (6 credits): Take 6 credits from CIEN 600-799 or other departments with the approval of the advisor
• Thesis (CIEN 797: 6 credits)
• Pass thesis defense
• CIEN seminar (CIEN 792)

Project option

• Core courses (9 credits): CIEN 700, 702, Advanced Mathematics course (CIEN approved)
• CIEN electives (9 credits): Take 9 credits of additional CIEN 600-799 courses with approval of the advisor
• Electives (9 credits): Take 9 credits from CIEN 600-799 or other departments with the approval of the advisor
• Project (CIEN 796: 3 credits)
• CIEN seminar (CIEN 792)

Course option

• Core courses (9 credits): CIEN 700, 702, Advanced Mathematics course (CIEN approved)
• CIEN electives (9 credits): Take 9 credits of additional CIEN 600-799 courses with approval of the advisor
• Electives (12 credits): Take 12 credits from CIEN 600-799 or other departments with the approval of the advisor
• Comprehensive exam
• CIEN seminar (CIEN 792)

Systems Engineering Concentration (a course-only option)

• Core courses (9 credits): CIEN 700, 702, Advanced Mathematics course (CIEN approved)
• Systems Engineering Core (9 credits): SYEN 605, 710, 715
• Systems Engineering Electives (9 credits): Take 3 courses from CIEN 614, 670, 785 (special topics) or other CIEN 600-799 courses with approval of the advisor
• Elective (3 credits): Take 3 credits from CIEN 600-799 or other departments with the approval of the advisor
• CIEN seminar (CIEN 792)

Civil and Environmental Engineers (CEE) design, construct and maintain the built environment. Civil Engineers are involved in every type of construction from roadways to the world’s largest structures, including skyscrapers, dams, and space stations. CEEs also manage construction projects. CEEs are increasingly becoming more involved in the protection of the environment and the design of structures that use renewable sources of energy. CEEs work as research engineers, public works managers, or run their own consulting business and engineering firms.