Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
A Master of Science in Civil Engineering allows graduate students to develop specialties within a swiftly changing profession. Graduate students can choose from four specialty tracks – environmental and water resources, structures, geotechnical/materials, and construction management. The program is ideal for students ready for a challenge and professionals ready to advance their careers.
Specialty areas
- Water Resources (PDF)
- Structures (PDF)
- Geotechnical and Materials (PDF)
- Construction Management (PDF)
Apply to the MS Civil Engineering - Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 entry
Graduate Certificate in Engineering and Construction Project Management
The 12-credit Certificate in Engineering and Construction Project Management provides professionals in the construction industry an opportunity to develop the project management skills that employers are seeking.
Certificate curriculum
- Introduction to Construction Management
- Project Management of Integrated Design and Construction
- Contracts and Laws for Engineers or Construction Law
- One elective from courses such as Project Finance, Capital Project Delivery Methods and Construction Planning and Scheduling
Students who have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and who complete the Engineering and Construction Project Management certificate courses may be eligible to have up to 12 credit hours applicable to the Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Management.
Apply to the Graduate Certificate in Engineering and Construction Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering
The 12-credit Certificate in Structural Engineering gives working professionals a convenient and flexible way to deepen their knowledge in structural behavior, analysis and design without interrupting careers. Engineers will find this information valuable in their preparation for the Professional Engineering and Structural Engineering Certificate Exams.
Certificate curriculum
- Required core classes: 6 credit hours (2 of the following):
- Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
- Advanced Steel Design
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Prestressed Concrete Design
- Approved electives: 6 credit hours (including but not limited to):
- Any of the core classes listed above
- Advanced Design of Structures for Blast and Fire
- Seismic Design of Structures
- Matrix Method of Structural Analysis
Students who have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and who complete the Structural Engineering certificate courses may be eligible to have up to 12 credit hours applicable to the Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Apply to the Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
The Ph.D. in Civil Engineering offers courses designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering topics.
Apply to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Research Areas
- Blast and impact behavior of structures
- Bridge engineering
- Engineering resilience quantification
- Fiber-reinforced polymer applications in structures
- Forensics and accident investigations
- Manufacturing engineering
- Multi-hazard infrastructure engineering
- Prestressed concrete
- Remote sensing
- Soil-structure interaction
- Structural health monitoring