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This program is designed for students with career goals in structural engineering and structural design. The program includes courses in structural analysis and design, structural mechanics, dynamics of structures, earthquake engineering, wind engineering, and structural health monitoring. The degree requirements include core courses from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, complemented by electives in civil and environmental engineering, as well as electives from other departments such as mechanical and industrial engineering and mathematics.
| Degree Requirements | With Report | With Thesis | Coursework Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required core courses | 8 SH | 8 SH | 8 SH |
| Restricted electives | 12 SH | 12 SH | 12 SH |
| Other electives | 8 SH | 4 SH | 12 SH |
| Master of Science report/thesis | 4 SH | 8 SH | |
| Minimum semester hours required | 32 SH | 32 SH | 32 SH |
Graduate Certificate Options
Students enrolled in a master's degree have the opportunity to also pursue one of the many engineering graduate certificate options in addition to or in combination with the MS degree. Students should consult their faculty advisor regarding these options.
Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Concentration in Structures with Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership
Students may complete a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Concentration in Structures in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 16-semester-hour curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 36-semester-hour degree and certificate will require fulfillment of the 8-semester-hour core curriculum and 12 semester hours of restricted electives from the structures concentration coursework.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering encourages students pursuing a GIEL certificate to complete their MS coursework requirements in their first year and their GIEL certificate requirements in their second year. Students who prefer to complete their GIEL certificate requirements in their first year are asked to speak with their MS degree advisor beforehand.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 7330 | Advanced Structural Analysis | 4 |
| CIVE 7331 | Structural Dynamics | 4 |
Options
Complete one of the following options:
Coursework Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 semester hours from the restricted electives below. | 12 | |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the other electives below. | 12 | |
Report Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 8674 | Master’s Report | 4 |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the restricted electives below. | 12 | |
| Complete 8 semester hours from the other electives below. | 8 | |
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 7990 | Thesis | 8 |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the restricted electives below. | 12 | |
| Complete 4 semester hours from the other electives below. | 4 | |
Course Lists
Restricted Electives List
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Systems Modeling | ||
| Data-Driven Decision Support for Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
| Seismic Analysis and Design | ||
| Structural Reliability | ||
| System Identification | ||
| Behavior of Concrete Structures | ||
| Behavior of Steel Structures | ||
| Wind Engineering | ||
| Advanced Bridge Design | ||
| Advanced Structural Mechanics | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Random Data and Processing) | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Dynamics and Control of Infrastructure Systems) |
Other Electives List
Any restricted elective not used to meet the restricted elective requirement can be taken as another elective.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Life Cycle Assessment of Materials, Products, and Infrastructure | ||
| Structural Systems | ||
| Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring | ||
| Prestressed Concrete Design | ||
| Urban Informatics and Processing | ||
| Advanced Soil Mechanics | ||
| Advanced Foundation Engineering | ||
| Soil and Foundation Dynamics | ||
| Earthquake Engineering | ||
| Probability 1 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Properties and Processing of Electronic Materials | ||
| Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing | ||
| Advanced Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Elasticity and Plasticity | ||
| Dynamics and Mechanical Vibration | ||
| Finite Element Method | ||
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Control Systems Engineering | ||
| Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers 1 | ||
| Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers 2 | ||
| Advanced Finite Element Method | ||
| Sustainable Design and Technologies in Construction | ||
| Sustainable Engineering Systems for Buildings |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
32 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required