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Program Overview
Overview of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Northwestern University is committed to training whole-brain engineers. The program offers a range of specializations, including Structural Engineering and Design, Environmental Engineering and Science, Underground Science and Engineering, and Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning.
Academics
The program provides a comprehensive education in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects. The curriculum includes a range of courses, from fundamental subjects like mathematics and physics to specialized topics like structural analysis and environmental engineering.
Undergraduate Study
The undergraduate program in Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a range of majors and minors, including:
- Civil Engineering Major (BS Degree)
- Environmental Engineering Major (BS Degree)
- Environmental Engineering Minor
- Architectural Engineering & Design Minor
- Combined BS/MS Program
- Special Programs
Master's Program
The Master's program in Civil and Environmental Engineering offers several specializations, including:
- Environmental Engineering and Science Specialization
- Underground Science and Engineering Specialization
- Structural Engineering and Design Specialization
- Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning Specialization
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
PhD Program
The PhD program in Civil and Environmental Engineering offers several specializations, including:
- Environmental Engineering and Science Specialization
- Underground Science and Engineering Specialization
- Mechanics, Materials, and Structures Specialization
- Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning Specialization
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Research
The program has a strong research focus, with faculty and students working on a range of projects in areas like:
- Material Systems
- Ecosystems
- Urban Systems
- Human Systems
- Research & Facilities
- Affiliated Centers & Institutes
- Lab Safety
- 3D Printing Laboratory
- CEE Undergraduate Research Opportunities
People
The program has a diverse and experienced faculty, with expertise in a range of areas. The faculty includes:
- Core Faculty
- Affiliated Faculty
- Emeritus Faculty
- Staff
- External Advisory Board
- Faculty Spotlights
News & Events
The program hosts a range of events, including:
- News
- Newsletter
- All Events
- Special Seminars
- Department Seminars
Structural Engineering and Design Specialization
The Structural Engineering and Design Specialization is a Master's program that focuses on the design and analysis of structures. The program requires 12 courses, including four core courses and three courses in either the Design track or the Research track. The remaining five courses are selected from a group of approved electives.
Eligibility and Admission
To be admitted to the MS program, students must meet one of the following requirements:
- A BS degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering, OR
- A non-engineering degree, but with coursework covering mathematics through differential equations, first-year, college-level physics, statics and dynamics, mechanics of materials, structural analysis or mechanics, and soil mechanics.
MS Degree Requirements
The MS degree in Structural Engineering and Design consists of 12 courses, including:
- Four core courses
- Three courses in either the Design track or the Research track
- Five elective courses selected from a group of approved electives
Curriculum and Requirements
The curriculum for the Structural Engineering and Design Specialization includes a range of courses, from fundamental subjects like mathematics and physics to specialized topics like structural analysis and design. The program requires a total of 12 courses, including four core courses and three courses in either the Design track or the Research track. The remaining five courses are selected from a group of approved electives.