Departmental Degree Requirements

To receive an MS degree in CEE, the student should complete all the MS requirements specified by the University and the College of Engineering. Additionally, certain departmental requirements listed below shall also be satisfied:

Thesis Option (31 hours)

An MSCE program of study with thesis option requires a minimum of 31 semester hours of graduate-level coursework which are on the program of study approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee, including one semester hour of course - CEE Graduate Seminar, and a minimum of six (6) hours of thesis completed under the supervision of the graduate advisor (31 hours). At least 15 credit hours of graduate coursework must be CEE courses. The required thesis should document the student’s research to the satisfaction of both the student’s graduate advisory committee and the Graduate School. The student must also successfully defend his/her thesis before the graduate advisory committee. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is also required. Other departmental requirements may apply.

Degree Requirements

Core Required Course: 1 hour
Concentration Area Requirement*: 15 hours
Advisor Approved Electives*: 9 hours
Research Requirement: 6 hours
Degree Total Requirements: 31 hours

* Concentration Area and Advisor Approved Electives maybe selected from CEE, CHE, CSC, EMGT, ENGR, ME, BIOL, ESS, EVS, GEOG, MATH, OR CHEM 5000, 6000, 7000 level courses.

Non-Thesis Option (31 hours, Fully Online)

An MSCE program of study with non-thesis option requires a minimum of 31 credit hours of graduate course work, as specified in the student’s approved Program of Study. This program is offered in a fully online delivery mode. The program of study shall include 30 semester hours of graduate-level coursework, one semester hour of course - CEE Graduate Seminar. At least 21 credit hours of graduate coursework must be CEE courses. No more than 9 credit hours at the 5000 level are permitted. Non-thesis MSCE will complete a culminating exam to reflect comprehensive knowledge gained from coursework. Successful completion of the exam is required for graduation. Other departmental requirements may apply.

Degree Requirements

Core Required Course: 1 hour
Concentration Area Requirement*: 21 hours
Advisor Approved Electives*: 9 hours
Total Degree Requirements: 31 hours

* Selection of appropriate courses (CEE 5000, 6000, 7000 level) will be made in consultation with the student’s advisory committee and/or the graduate coordinator. Courses may include, but are not limited to, other relevant engineering disciplines (such as CHE, CSC, EMGT, ENGR, or ME) or outside of engineering such as (BIOL, CHEM, ESS, EVS, GEOG, GEOL, or MATH).

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