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M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Program Title

Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department(s)

CEE Dept/ Civil EngineeringCEE Dept/ Environmental Engineering

Degree Designation

Master of Science

Program Type

Major

Required Specialization/Concentration(s)

w spec. in Civil Engineering, w spec. in Environmental Eng

Program Description

The Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate program at New Mexico Tech provides a unique educational and research experience in the engineering and science of the natural and the built environment and environmental protection. The plan of study and research is suited to each individual, drawing upon the strengths of the student, taking advantage of program capabilities, and complementing research activities within and outside New Mexico. A thesis or independent study project is required to complete the degree. General requirements common to all Master of Science degree curricula also apply.

Program Information & Policies

Admission to the Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program requires competence in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering science comparable to the Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering. The department chair, or an advisory committee, will evaluate the scholastic record of every entering student to determine whether any deficiencies exist in their educational background. For example, students entering the program without an engineering degree may be required to take additional course work in such areas as fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and differential equations before being granted a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. It is up to the student and his or her graduate committee to determine the specific plan of study for the student after the first semester of graduate work. Transfer credit for courses taken at another institution will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Completion requirement

A total of 30 credit hours are required for a M.S. in  Civil and Environmental Engineering, which must include a minimum of 18 credit hours of Civil and Environmental Engineering coursework, and 6 credit hours of CEE 5091 (thesis).  All students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours of 5000-level Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.

Completion requirement

A student may petition the department with the approval of the Department Chair to pursue a Master of Science degree with an independent study option.  Candidates for the non-thesis Master of Science option must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, of which 3 credit hours must be independent study (CEE 5090).   All students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours of 5000-level Civil and Environmental Engineering courses, and an additional 6 credits of  4000- or 5000-level Civil and Environmental Engineering courses (18 credits total).  The student’s course of study must be approved by the student’s advisory committee, and it must fulfill the other requirements of the M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering degree program with the exception of 6 credit hours of thesis (CEE 5091).