Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Environmental Engineering is a 100% online program offered by WSU Global Campus. This program combines advanced technical courses with professional management training to help students advance in their careers.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of civil and environmental engineering, enabling them to apply their knowledge and skills to solve emerging environmental problems. Graduates will also gain leadership and managerial skills needed to advance people and organizations.

What You'll Learn

Environmental engineers work to protect human and environmental health by keeping air, water, and soil clean. Graduates of this master's degree program will gain in-depth knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and learn to apply their knowledge and skills to solve emerging environmental problems.

Program Strengths

The WSU Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Environmental Engineering:

• Opens doors to scientists and engineers with different educational backgrounds to transition into careers in environmental engineering.
• Allows students from anywhere in the world to enroll in classes and successfully complete the degree without coming to campus.
• Offers courses during the evening hours online so that individuals with jobs can attend lectures without compromising their effort in their jobs.
• Is highly respected and valued by employers looking for skilled engineers who can also function as leaders and managers in their organizations.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the program, you'll need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Applicants with bachelor's degrees in other engineering or science disciplines may also be accepted into the program if the student takes additional courses to overcome academic deficiencies. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may also be considered for provisional admission on a case-by-case basis.

Program of Study

This non-thesis program requires the completion of 30 credits of coursework, including:

• 9 credits in environmental engineering
• 6 credits in engineering and technology management
• 12 elective credits
• A 3-credit capstone project

Core Environmental Engineering Courses

3 courses required from the following list:

• CE 518: Hazardous Contaminant Pathway Analysis (3)
• CE 541: Physicochemical Water and Wastewater Treatment (3)
• CE 542: Biochemical Wastewater Treatment (3)
• CE 583: Aquatic Chemistry (3)

Core Engineering and Technology Management Courses

2 courses from the following list:

• EM 522: Leading People and Organizations
• EM 564: Project Management
• EM 575: Managing Innovation: Strategy and Performance
• EM 590: Leading Design and Innovation

Elective Courses

4 courses from the following list:

• CE 505: Decision-Making for Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure (3)
• CE 518: Hazardous Contaminant Pathway Analysis (3)
• CE 519: Hazardous Waste Treatment (3)
• CE 543: Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering (3)
• CE 544: Water Quality (3)
• CE 545: Stochastic Analysis and Modelling (3)
• CE 562: Environmental Flow and Transport Processes (3)
• CE 564: Numerical Methods (3)

Capstone Project

CE 701: Master’s Independent Capstone Project and/or Examination (3) [Must be taken at the last semester.]

Related Certificates

Global Campus offers these related undergraduate certificate programs that you can consider pairing with your engineering degree:

• Energy Conscious Construction
• Engineering & Technology Management
• Pavement Durability and Sustainability

Application Deadlines

• Spring: November 15
• Summer: March 15
• Fall: July 15

Class Begins

• Spring: January 12, 2026
• Summer: May 11, 2026
• Fall: August 24, 2026

Degree Awarded

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Environmental Engineering

WSU College

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture