The Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the College of Science. The program provides training in the fundamental scientific processes that underpin the structure and dynamics of the climate, as well as the engineering strategies and technologies required for decarbonization and adaptation to climate change.
Incoming students will typically hold a bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or related field. The program is designed to prepare students for climate-facing positions in the public or private sectors and can serve as a springboard for students interested in pursuing doctoral-level research. Students must take at least 12 semester hours of College of Science courses and at least 12 semester hours of College of Engineering courses and includes a report, thesis, or coursework option.
| Degree Requirements | With Project | With Thesis | Coursework Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required core courses | 20 SH | 20 SH | 20 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 |
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated. In order to ensure a balance of training across science and engineering, students must take at least 12 semester hours of College of Science courses (starting with EEMB, ENVR) and at least 12 semester hours of College of Engineering courses (starting with CIVE, EECE, ENSY, MATL, ME, SBSY) from the core requirements and restricted elective course options.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 20 semester hours from the core requirements listed below; any core course not used to meet this core course requirement can be taken as a restricted elective: | 20 | |
| Climate and Atmospheric Change | ||
or ENVR 5150 | Climate and Atmospheric Change | |
| Life Cycle Assessment of Materials, Products, and Infrastructure | ||
| Coastal Dynamics and Design | ||
| Climate Science, Engineering Adaptation, and Policy | ||
| Climate Technologies for Decarbonization, Mitigation, and Adaptation | ||
| Air Quality Engineering and Science | ||
| Global Biogeochemistry | ||
or ENVR 5670 | Global Biogeochemistry | |
| Critical Infrastructure Resilience | ||
| Sustainable Energy and Climate Solutions | ||
| Coastal Processes, Adaptation, and Resilience | ||
| Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions | ||
Options
Complete one of the following options:
Coursework Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 12 semester hours from the restricted electives course list below. | 12 | |
Report Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 7945 | Master’s Project | 4 |
| or EEMB 8984 | Research | |
| Complete 8 semester hours from the restricted electives course list below. | 8 | |
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete CIVE 7945 and CIVE 7990 for 8 semester hours or complete EEMB 8984 twice for 8 semester hours: | 8 | |
| Master’s Project and Thesis | ||
| Research (Completed twice) | ||
| Complete 4 semester hours from the restricted electives course list below. | 4 | |
| In addition to completing the thesis course, College of Engineering students must successfully complete the thesis submission process, including securing committee and Graduate School of Engineering signatures and submission of an electronic copy of their MS thesis to ProQuest. | ||
Restricted Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| Time Series and Geospatial Data Sciences | ||
| Coastal and Hydraulic Modeling | ||
| Public Transportation | ||
| Special Topics in Environmental Engineering | ||
| Sustainable Energy: Materials, Conversion, Storage, and Usage | ||
| Fundamentals of Energy System Integration | ||
| Hydropower | ||
| Energy Storage Systems | ||
| Electrochemical Energy Storage | ||
| Smart Grid | ||
| Wind Energy Systems | ||
| Environmental Planning | ||
| Ecosystem-Based Management | ||
| Advanced Spatial Analysis | ||
| Climate and Development | ||
| Energy Law and Policy | ||
| Cities, Sustainability, and Climate Change | ||
| Principles, Devices, and Materials for Energy Storage and Energy Harvesting | ||
| Solar Thermal Engineering | ||
| Climate Change and Global Urbanization | ||
| Energy Democracy and Climate Justice: Technology, Policy, and Social Change | ||
| International Environmental Policy | ||
| 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