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Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (2014/02/09)
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Graduates emerge from SGD with a novel perspective and cutting edge skills directed towards environmental

stewardship and sustainability. The graduate program in SGD prepares students for leadership roles in sustai-

nability engineering practice, development and research. Students have unique opportunities to participate in

national and international conferences and events, network with leaders in industry, government, and resear-
ch, and collaborate with engineering faculty as well as other professionals. Graduates from our program are

well equipped for careers in consultancy, education, research, local, state, and federal government, non-go-

vernmental organizations, industry, utilities, regulatory agencies, and many more.

3.12.1.1. Masters Program

The Master of Science degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering are primarily designed for students

with an undergraduate degree in engineering, although students with other backgrounds can be accommoda-

ted with specially designed programs. An MS degree can be pursued by a full-time or part-time student in
one of three ways:

Thesis Option: 24 semester course credits plus a 6-credit thesis

Project Option: 30 semester course credits plus a 3-credit project report

Professional Option: 30 semester course credit

Students supported as graduate research assistants or teaching assistants and all students intending to conti-

nue for a Ph.D. degree are required to pursue the thesis option. All other students may elect to pursue either

option, following consultation with the faculty advisor.

THESIS AND PROJECT OPTIONS

The Thesis and Project options require a written thesis or project report and the passing of an oral defense of

the thesis or project, respectively. At the discretion of the MS committee, a student may also be required to

pass a written comprehensive examination. Masters students who elect the thesis option are required to have

submitted at least one publishable paper, journal article, or peer reviewed entry in conference proceedings
prior to their oral defense.

PROFESSIONAL OPTION

The professional track requires completion of 30 course credits (ten courses) at the 2000 or higher level with
no research requirement. This track is best suited for the part-time student seeking an advanced degree and

additional professional credentials. This program is not recommended for students considering a doctorate.

3.12.1.2. Doctoral Program

The plan of study for the PhD degree is prepared individually for each student according to their interests

and intended research, in consultation with their advisor. The degree awarded at the completion of the pro-

gram will be a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. However, students with backgrounds other than

engineering are encouraged to apply and will be accommodated with specially designed programs.

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