This program integrates the study of infrastructure; hydrology; hydraulics; engineering for coastal areas; numerical modeling; remote sensing; spatial and temporal data analysis; and physical, chemical, and biological processes that impact the water and air quality to provide students with the knowledge and tools for developing and managing sustainable, resilient water resources and infrastructure. It includes required core courses from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, complemented by electives in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, and earth and environmental sciences.
| 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 Water, Environmental, and Coastal Systems with Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership
Students may complete a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Concentration in Water, Environmental, and Coastal Systems 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 12-semester-hour core curriculum and 8 semester hours of restricted electives from the WECS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 8 semester hours of the following: | 8 | |
| Coastal Dynamics and Design | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Biological Processes | ||
| Hydrologic Modeling | ||
| Surface Water Quality Modeling | ||
| Coastal and Nearshore Hydrodynamics | ||
Options
Complete one of the following options:
Coursework Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 semester hours from the Restricted Electives List below. | 12 | |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the Other Electives List below. | 12 | |
Report Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 8674 | Master’s Report | 4 |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the Restricted Electives List below. | 12 | |
| Complete 8 semester hours from the Other Electives List below. | 8 | |
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 7990 | Thesis | 8 |
| Complete 12 semester hours from the Restricted Electives List below. | 12 | |
| Complete 4 semester hours from the Other Electives List below. | 4 | |
Course Lists
Restricted Electives List
Any required core course not used to meet the required core course requirement can be taken as a restricted elective.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Pollutants in the Environment | ||
| Dynamic Modeling for Environmental Investment and Policymaking | ||
| Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | ||
| Life Cycle Assessment of Materials, Products, and Infrastructure | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Environmental Sampling and Analysis and Lab for CIVE 5300 | ||
| Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy | ||
| Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design | ||
| Air Quality Engineering and Science | ||
| Time Series and Geospatial Data Sciences | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Resilience | ||
| Water Engineering: Planning, Design, and Management | ||
| Environmental Physical/Chemical Processes | ||
| Air Quality Modeling and Forecasting | ||
| Advanced Air Quality | ||
| Coastal and Hydraulic Modeling | ||
| Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers 1 |
Other Electives List
Any required core course not used to meet the required core course or restricted elective requirements can be taken as another elective. Any restricted elective not used to meet the restricted elective requirement can be taken as another elective.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Climate and Atmospheric Change | ||
| Environmental Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Global Biogeochemistry | ||
| Data-Driven Decision Support for Civil and Environmental Engineering | ||
| Urban Informatics and Processing | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering (Random Data and Processing) | ||
| Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (Equity in Civil and Environmental Engineering) | ||
| Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes | ||
| Geographical Information Systems | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Engineering Probability and Statistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Engineering | ||
| Reliability Analysis and Risk Assessment | ||
| Probability 2 | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Regression, ANOVA, and Design |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
32 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required