Civil and Environmental Engineering

Program Highlights

We provide students with the best of both worlds: a student-centered experience at a top-notch research university. You'll join small classes and immerse yourself in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research led by innovative faculty.

Through full and part-time options, students concentrate on areas like applied data science, environmental health, environmental and water resources engineering, geosystems engineering, and structural engineering and mechanics.

Master's degrees require a minimum of 30 credits and the fulfillment of at least 10 courses at the 100-level or above with grades of S (satisfactory) or at least a B-.

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering's Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for post-graduation employment. Learn more about the Co-Op Program.

Program Outcomes

Civil and environmental engineers use their training to help society anticipate and respond to the emerging challenges of our changing world by focusing on natural and built systems, and by working at the intersection of infrastructure, the environment, and people.

Students graduate with advanced level expertise in a civil and environmental engineering specialty, some technical breadth in a related specialty, and familiarity with engineering tools used by the profession. Those students who wish to pursue doctoral education and research or a career in engineering practice within the private or public sector can opt to complete thesis research work in addition to the course work required for a master's degree.

Participate in networking opportunities through the weekly CEE Seminar and other annual networking events. Learn to address key societal issues related to how and where we live, work, and interact.