Graduate Admissions Office: Master of Science in Civil Engineering


Master of Science in Civil Engineering

College of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Graduate Program Director : Dr. Fang Zhao Department’s Phone Number : (305) 348-3821 Department’s FAX Number : (305) 348-2802 For More Information, go to Program's web site Civil and Environmental Engineering Department web site << Go Back		Brief Description of the Program: The Master of Science in Civil Engineering builds upon course work as well as research. The student is encouraged to specialize in a defined area of Civil Engineering, but may find it desirable to pursue a more general program of studies combining subject material from different areas of Civil Engineering and interdisciplinary related courses. The degree is available with a thesis or non-thesis (project) option. The thesis option entails a minimum of six credits of research and the submission of a thesis for successful completion. The non-thesis program must be supported by the successful completion of a project and a report of substantial engineering content for a minimum of three credits. All students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of thirty(30) semester credits, which includes a minimum of twelve credits of graduate courses in the specialty area. The areas of specialty are Structures, Mechanics, Geotechnical, Construction, Transportation, Water Resources.

Application Requirements: A student seeking admission into Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering graduate program must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution. All graduate applicants, regardless of previous grade point average or degrees, are required to submit their GRE (general) scores. An applicant must present either a "B" average in upper level undergraduate work, or A combined score of 1000 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or A graduate degree from an accredited institution. Three letters of recommendation in the forms provided by the department. A statement of objective in which the intended concentration must be clearly stated. Additional Requirements for International Students: Foreign students seeking admission must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering from an institution recognized in its own country as preparing students for further study at the graduate level. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL score of 500 or higher.