Program Overview

M.S. Online in Civil Engineering

The M.S. Online in Civil Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in civil engineering.

Degree Requirements

Students who lack an appropriate background are asked to make up deficiencies by taking a program of bridge courses that is designed in consultation with the graduate advisor. These courses are not typically available online and are taken in addition to the degree requirements. Please note that the prerequisites for bridge courses must also be met.

A minimum of 30 credits, not including any bridge courses, is required. Candidates must consult with the graduate advisor in designing appropriate programs of study.

Students must attain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the core courses listed below, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Students receiving financial aid at any point in their studies must complete 6 credits of CE 701. Any students are able to substitute Master's thesis in their program.

Course List

• Bridge Courses
  • CS 101: Computer Programming and Problem Solving (3 credits)
  • ECON 265: Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • MATH 112: Calculus II (4 credits)
  • MATH 105: Elementary Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
  • MECH 320: Statics and Strength of Materials (3 credits)
  • CE 200: Surveying (2 credits)
  • or CE 200A: Surveying Laboratory
  • CE 210: Construction Materials and Procedures (3 credits)
  • CE 320: Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
  • CE 321: Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
  • CE 341: Soil Mechanics (3 credits)
  • CE 350: Transportation Engineering (3 credits) Total Credits: 33
• Core Courses
  • CE 610: Construction Management (3 credits)
  • CE 611: Project Planning and Control (3 credits)
  • CE 616: Construction Cost Estimating (3 credits)
  • CE 620: Open Channel Flow (3 credits)
  • CE 621: Hydrology (3 credits)
  • TRAN 603: Introduction to Urban Transportation Planning (3 credits)
  • TRAN 752: Traffic Control (3 credits)
• Management/Leadership Electives
  • EM 602: Management Science (3 credits)
  • HRM 601: Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations (3 credits)
  • EM 631: Legal Aspects in Environmental Engineering (3 credits) Total Credits: 30