Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

graduate program

A broad range of theoretical, computational and experimental research programs have been established in civil and environmental engineering to prepare graduate students for careers in professional practice and research. We offer the following graduate degree programs:

Civil/environmental engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.): The MSE program is designed to bridge the gap between knowledge of engineering sciences and creative engineering practice while at the same time increasing the depth and breadth of knowledge in selected areas of emphasis. Master of Science of Engineering degree requires completion of 30 credit hours of course work and a comprehensive exam. MSE students are admitted to one of the specialty areas: construction engineering, geotechnical/geoenvironmental, environmental, structures/materials, transportation/materials, and hydrology/water resources.

Civil/environmental engineering, Master of Science (M.S.): The MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering is designed to enhance the knowledge gained in the undergraduate engineering program by requiring the students to understand and practice fundamental concepts in engineering, mathematics and the basic sciences. The Master of Science degree program requires completion of 24 credit hours of course work and six hours of thesis. Students write and defend a thesis. MS students are admitted to one of the following specialty areas: geotechnical/geoenvironmental, environmental, structures/materials, transportation/materials, and hydrology/water resources.

Civil/environmental engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): The PhD program offers a broad range of theoretical, computational and experimental research programs to prepare graduate students for acreers in professional practice and research. The programs are constantly evolving with the changes in society and the profession, and many are multidisciplinary in nature. The doctoral degree requires completion of 84 credit hours beyond the undergraduate degree (30 hours can be from the master’s degree) and successful defense of a dissertation. This degree also requires a comprehensive exam and approval of the dissertation prospectus to be eligible for doctoral candidacy. After entering candidacy, students complete their research, write and defend their dissertation. PhD students are admitted to one of the following specialty areas: geotechnical/geoenvironmental, environmental, structures/materials, transportation/materials, and hydrology/water resources.

Graduate certificate in sustainable technology and management: This is an interdisciplinary program that helps managers, engineers and organizations meet the business and engineering imperatives of sustainable development in a globalizing and increasingly competitive economy.

Please see the ASU Graduate Policies and Procedures for additional information.

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