All students must meet the Requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Degree Pathway
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
The requirements for advancement to candidacy are as follows:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| THESIS OPTION | ||
| Total Minimum Credits (including 6-9 credits of CEE 6391) | 30 | |
| Oral Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Completion and Defense of a Thesis | ||
| NON-THESIS OPTION #1 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits (including 3-6 credits of CEE 6392) | 30 | |
| Oral Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Completion of a Research Report | ||
| NON-THESIS OPTION #2 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 30 | |
| Written Comprehensive Examination | ||
Students must declare which option they intend to pursue at the beginning of their program, any changes must be done in coordination with the academic advisor and Graduate Program Director.
All M.S. students must complete a minimum of 6 credits in advanced statistics, mathematics or numerical/computational methods, and a minimum of 9 credits in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) coursework. At least 6 graded coursework credits must be at the 6000-level or above.
Comprehensive Examination
A comprehensive examination is required of all M.S. students. For thesis option students this generally takes the form of an oral examination with the Studies Committee and often focuses around the basic principles behind the thesis research. This should generally take place in the semester preceding the thesis defense.
For non-thesis option students, the required format is either a written report or a written examination consisting of 3 topics related to the student's course of study. This usually takes place in the last semester of the program.
The examination may be retaken once if the student does not pass it on the first attempt.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Science
Specific course work may be required of those who lack a sufficiently strong engineering background.