Master of civil engineering advising and program planning

Within the first semester after starting the program, the student shall be assigned an advisor. In consultation with the advisor, a program of study shall be prepared and presented to the program director for approval.

Master of civil engineering requirements

Candidates for the master of civil engineering degree must satisfactorily complete 30 semester-hours of approved courses, including three semester hours of Advanced Design Project (MCE 502) or six semester hours of Thesis (MCE 503). A minimum of 18 semester hours must be in courses numbered 500 or 600 and taken after completion of BSCE degree. A maximum of four hours of independent study (MCE 501) is allowed. All courses must be from the approved MCE courses list or must be pre-approved by the program director.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (B) or better for all graduate work undertaken and must complete all work within seven years of starting the program. 

The maximum of nine semester hours of equivalent coursework from other institutions may be transferred into the program if approved by the program director.