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The Master of Science program in Civil Engineering
allows the engineer the opportunity to apply recent technological developments
to the solution of current civil engineering problems. The objective
of the program is to provide opportunities for the student's development
of professional engineering competence and scholarly achievement. The
program is structured so that the student will attain an academic mastery
in one of six different areas of specialization of study within civil
engineering. Each area of specialization is structured as a highly
flexible, multidisciplinary program that can be tailored to meet the
particular needs of a student. The six areas of specialization are
the following:
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering may be
earned on either a full-time or part-time basis. A student may begin
graduate studies in any semester except summer. Fewer scheduling problems
will occur for those who begin in the fall semester. International
students who wish to improve their English proficiency may choose to
enroll in English language classes during the summer prior to beginning
their graduate studies. Graduate courses are offered in the evening
to allow part-time students to complete the degree requirements.
An applicant should have an undergraduate degree in
civil engineering. An applicant whose degree is in another field of
engineering may be required to take some undergraduate course work
in civil engineering in addition to the curriculum described below.
Applications from students with degrees in the physical sciences will
be reviewed; however, at least one year of undergraduate course work
in civil engineering will normally be required prior to starting the
Master of Science program. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation
from academic references and a "statement of purpose" addressing
reasons for graduate study in civil engineering. General admission
requirements and the process for applying are presented in the Graduate
Information and Regulations section of this catalog.
The Master of Science degree is conferred on students
who have successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in either
a thesis or non thesis program consisting of required and elective course
work. All graduate students on full or part-time assistantships (either
teaching or research) are required to enroll in the thesis program.
Students in the thesis program must successfully defend their theses,
while students in the non-thesis program are required to pass comprehensive
examinations.
A graduate student must take 12 hours of required
courses, and at least 18 hours of elective courses, including at least
3 hours of Mathematics/Operations Research courses.
A graduate student must take 12 hours of required
courses, at least 12 hours of elective courses, including at least
3 hours of Mathematics/Operations Research courses, and 6 hours of
thesis.
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