Civil Engineering, MSE
The CEE Department offers two plans leading to the MSE degree for the Civil Engineering option. These are designated:
- Plan I (Thesis),
- Plan II (Non-thesis)
The following sections describe the requirements for each of these options. For both options, 50% of the graduate coursework must be at the 600-level or above and students must earn a grade of B or better in all 600-level or above coursework. Students should consult their faculty advisor when selecting courses for their Program of Study.
Basic Program of Study
The Basic Program of Study, common to both Plan I and Plan II MSE options, contains a minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate-level course work that must include:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Major | ||
| Select 12 semester hours of graduate courses in an engineering major including supporting engineering courses | 12 | |
| First Minor | ||
| Select a first minor of 6 semester hours in an approved engineering area of specialization | 6 | |
| Second Minor | ||
| Select a second minor of 6 semester hours in Mathematics, Graduate Engineering Analysis, or Statistics (ISE 690) | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 24 | |
Plan I, Thesis Option
Students selecting this option must:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Basic Program of Study as described above | 24 | |
| CE 699 | MASTER'S THESIS | 6 |
| Complete an acceptable thesis including a public defense | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Plan II, Non-Thesis Option
Student selecting this option must:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Basic Program of Study | 24 | |
| Select 6 semester hours of graduate coursework to complete an approved extended program of study | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |