M.S. in Environmental Engineering
Educational Objectives
- Students will demonstrate an ability to apply advanced science and engineering concepts to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to research, analyze, and/or design complex engineering systems to meet a desired need.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's in civil engineering or another related engineering discipline. Candidates for admission from other backgrounds are welcome to apply and should request specific detailed information regarding admission policy and possible leveling courses with the graduate advisor. Students need at least a 2.5 undergraduate grade point average to be considered for admission. Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the graduate school website for required scores.
Recommendations for admission are made on the basis of the following:
- Grade point average in upper-division or graduate work as appropriate.
- Resume or evidence of relevant personal or professional experience.
- Two letters of recommendation.
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Submission of GRE scores is required for applicants who do not have an earned degree in a closely related discipline from a U.S. university.
Degree Requirements
For the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, thesis and non-thesis programs are available. Students enrolled in the thesis program normally take a minimum of 24 hours of coursework plus six (6) hours of CE 5398-CE 5399, Thesis. Non-thesis students follow a 33-hour program which includes credit for CE 5396-CE 5397, Graduate Projects.
Degree Plan
Required Credits: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSENE in Environmental Engineering (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| Thesis/Non-Thesis Option: | ||
| Select one sequence below: | 6-9 | |
Thesis Option: | ||
| Thesis and Thesis | ||
Non-Thesis Option: | ||
| Graduate Projects and Graduate Projects | ||
Select three hours of Graduate CE courses | ||
| Course Work: | ||
| Select twenty-four hours of the following: | 24 | |
| Grndwtr Hydro & Polltn | ||
| Adv Design of Struct Systms | ||
| Advanced Structural Analysis | ||
| Finite Element Method | ||
| Risk/Reliability Anal-Engr Sys | ||
| Environmental Processes | ||
| Water Reclamation & Reuse | ||
| Stats Methods for Civil Eng | ||
| Bridge Engineering | ||
| Advanced Geotechnical Eng. | ||
| Prestressed Concrete | ||
| Construction Management | ||
| Design for Dynamic Loads | ||
| Air Pollution Control | ||
| Methods Engineering Computatio | ||
| Surface Water Hydrology | ||
| Hydraulic Computer Application | ||
| Biol Unit Operations/Processes | ||
| Adv Phy-Chem Water Treat | ||
| Design-Filtrat'n/Membrane Proc | ||
| Mech Pavement Design/Analysis | ||
| Foundation Design II | ||
| Geotech. Site Investigation | ||
| Adv Mech Electrical Construct | ||
| Advanced Civil Eng. Materials | ||
| Sustainable Engr Design | ||
| Structural Loads Models | ||
| Traffic Engineering | ||
| Foundation Design I | ||
| Highway Geometric Design | ||
| Traffic Flow/Simulat Modeling | ||
| Urban Transportation Planning | ||
| Infrastrct Syst Design & Eval | ||
| Construction Dispute Resolutn | ||
| Sustainable Construction | ||
| Adv Constr Cost Analysis & Bid | ||
| Construction Internship | ||
| Adv Construction Law & Ethics | ||
| Adv Construction Scheduling | ||
| Advanced Construction Safety | ||
| Adv Constr Methods & Materials | ||
| Special Topics Civil Engr | ||
| Individual Studies | ||
| Earth Construction | ||
| Construction Claims | ||
| Environmental Eng Chemistry | ||
| Infrastructure Management | ||
| Engineering Analysis | ||
| Infrastructure Engineering | ||
| Water Resources Mgmt | ||
| Fundamentals of Smart Cities | ||
| Smart Cities Design | ||
| Total Hours | 30-33 | |