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College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture

MS in Civil Engineering

At a Glance

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering program offers fundamental coursework that focuses on applied design and communication skills to promote career advancement for industry professionals.

Full Time
Part Time
Rolling Admission

Degrees Offered

Total Credits

MS

30 Credits

Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in civil engineering program is a research-oriented program that focuses on the advancement of the fundamental body of knowledge in civil engineering while also fostering the development of skills in design and analysis.

Quick Facts
  • 30 credits
  • Part-Time or Full-Time
  • Rolling Admission
  • Fall and Spring Semester Start
  • Course Catalog

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About the Major

MEng-civil

This program lets you study an area of interest as part of a graduate thesis. Work towards solving a contemporary problem and become a technical expert. This program is also ideal for those who endeavor to eventually pursue their doctoral degree in an area within engineering. You will be ready to conduct research more analytically and purposefully in the industry and in academia.

Degree Requirements

The following courses and requirements are recommended for those pursuing the Master of Science in civil engineering program.

For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.

Core Classes

  • M 515 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I or M 517 | Applied Engineering Statistics
  • CE 615 | Graduate Thesis in Engineering
  • Electives (see Course Catalog for more information)

Additional Requirements

Enrolled students may submit a proposal for admittance to the Master of Science degree program. Contact Laurie Granstrand, Manager of Graduate Programs, for more information.

Program Highlights

Below is a list of research thesis topics and projects students in the graduate civil engineering programs have completed.

  • Investigation, Analysis, and Rehabilitation of Large Reinforced Concrete Beams for the Original, Deteriorated, and Rebuilt Conditions
  • Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) to Pavement Management Systems
  • Design of a Chamber for Safe Disposal of PEN Explosive Caps
  • Highway Capacity, Traffic Operational Analysis Simulation, and Modeling of Transportation Systems
  • Computational Intelligence, Optimization, and Stochastic Process in Transportation Engineering
  • Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
  • A Fuzzy Logic Based Integrated Interchange Ramp Metering Signal Control
  • Evaluation of Fuzzy Logic Based Ramp Metering Algorithms Using Microscopic Traffic Simulation
  • Selection of Highway Interchange Types
  • Traffic Accident Data Mining Using a Machine Learning Model
  • A Survey of Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS)
  • Comparison of Capacity Estimations Due to Downstream Link Queues at Signalized Interchanges

Structural Engineering Laboratory
State-of-the-art computational facilities are used for the application of structural design and finite element analysis in structural components.

Transportation Engineering Laboratory
Provides a variety of traffic simulation, planning, and signal control programs for analyzing, evaluating, and designing transportation system components.­

Admission Requirements

Interested in enrolling in the Master of Science in civil engineering program under the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA)? Here is what you need to submit your application.

Meet Your Success Counselor

Shannon Saleeba
Assistant Director of Graduate Success
Division of Graduate and Professional Studies

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Tuition
Summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025 tuition rates for the Civil/ Environmental Engineering, MS, MEng program are below:
Per Credit Rate
Civil/ Environmental Engineering, MS, MEng
$962.00

Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering Faculty

Takafumi Asaki
Assistant Dean & Program Director, Biomedical Engineering
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Clara Fang
Chair; Civil, Environmental & Biomedical Engineering Department; Program Director, Civil Engineering
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Ameh Fioklou
Adjunct Faculty
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Seong Hyun Moon
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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David Jacobs
Adjunct Faculty
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Saleh Keshawarz
Professor
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Solaleh Miar
Assistant Professor
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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David Pines
Professor
Dean's Office for CETA
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Ted Sussmann
Program Director, Construction Management + Technology
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Song Wang
Assistant Professor
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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Yang Yang
PE; Associate Professor
Architecture
Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering

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