| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
This part-time online Master's program in Civil Engineering offers four concentrations: Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, and Environmental Engineering. Students will develop advanced skills in engineering principles, computational tools, and analytical techniques to solve complex engineering problems and prepare for leadership roles in the field. The program emphasizes practical skills and problem-solving abilities, with a low student-to-teacher ratio providing individualized connections to experienced faculty.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The program covers advanced topics and specialized knowledge in areas such as GIS applications, environmental analysis of transportation systems, structural reliability, forensic analysis of construction failures, and more. Students will hone skills in cutting-edge engineering principles, advanced computational tools, and analytical techniques to solve complex engineering problems.
Structure:
The program consists of 11 courses totaling 32 credits. Students can choose from four concentrations: Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, and Environmental Engineering.
Course Schedule:
The program is offered part-time with two courses every 15 weeks. Students can complete the program in five semesters.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
Transportation Engineering (8 Courses, 24 Total Credits)
- CE 5170 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3 credits)
- CE 5630 Introduction to Highway Safety (3 credits)
- CE 5640 Transportation Planning Fundamentals (3 credits)
- CE 5830 Principles of Pavement Design (3 credits)
- CE 6000 Applied Civil Engineering Statistics (3 credits)
- CE 6610 Environmental Analysis of Transportation Systems (3 credits)
- CE 6620 Transportation Design (3 credits)
- CE 6670 Traffic Parameters (3 credits)
Structural Engineering (8 Courses, 24 Total Credits)
- CE 5350 Advanced Steel Design (3 credits)
- CE 5380 Prestressed Concrete Design (3 credits)
- CE 5370 Timber Design (3 credits)
- CE 6340 Bridge Engineering (3 credits)
- CE 6310 Structural Reliability (3 credits)
- CE 5390 Computer Aided Structural Design (3 credits)
- CE 5360 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (3 credits)
- CE 6320 Structural Dynamics (3 credits)
- CE 5372 Masonry Design (3 credits)
Construction Engineering Management (8 Courses, 24 Total Credits)
- CE 5160 Construction Estimating and Equipment (3 credits)
- CE 5170 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3 credits)
- CE 5190 Project Development, Contracts, and Law (3 credits)
- CE 5830 Principles of Pavement Design (3 credits)
- CE 6000 Applied Civil Engineering Statistics (3 credits)
- CE 6150 Heavy Construction Management (3 credits)
- CE 6610 Environmental Analysis of Transportation Systems (3 credits)
- CE 6620 Transportation Design (3 credits)
- CE 6900 Special Topics in Civil Engineering Forensics Analysis of Construction Failures (3 credits)
Environmental Engineering (8 Courses, 24 Total Credits)
- CE 5170 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3 credits)
- CE 5430 Open Channel Hydraulics (3 credits)
- CE 5510 In Situ Remediation (3 credits)
- CE 5570 Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
- CE 6000 Applied Civil Engineering Statistics (3 credits)
- CE 6500 Chemical Fate and Transport (3 credits)
- CE 6550 Advanced Water Treatment (3 credits)
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is delivered online through asynchronous courses and part-time scheduling. Students have access to virtual office hours to connect with peers and faculty.
Faculty:
The program boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio, providing individualized connections to experienced engineering faculty. Faculty members are active in civil engineering and bring real-world knowledge into the coursework.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes practical skills and problem-solving abilities. Students apply advanced engineering principles and computational tools to address complex engineering challenges.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in civil engineering, including structural engineering, construction management, city engineering, environmental engineering, and more.
Opportunities:
The field of civil engineering has over 318,000 available positions with steady growth rates projected through 2031. Recent legislation investing billions in construction is accelerating the demand for civil engineers.
Outcomes:
Graduates will have the expertise to advance and lead in their chosen specialty, design systems under various constraints, develop leadership skills, and exhibit effective communication skills.
Entry Requirements:
- Prior Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Documentation:
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- Letter of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
Qualifying for the Online MS in Civil Engineering
There are three ways to qualify for the online MSCE program. You only need to have one of the three options below: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university and a 3.0 GPA or higher Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with a 2.5 GPA or higher, GRE scoring in the upper 25th percentile on the quantitative portion, or 5 years of experience in the civil engineering profession, or passage of FE in CE, or other graduate degrees, or a 3.0 GPA in 12 hours of other graduate coursework, excellent statement of purpose, resume, and recommendation letters that identify the applicant’s specific role in civil engineering projects A 3.0 GPA in terminal degree from non-civil engineering major, minimum coursework completed, with 10 years of experience in CE profession, excellent statement of purpose, resume, and recommendation letters that identify applicant’s specific role in civil engineering projects
