The Doctor of Science program is designed for individuals who want to focus on careers in creative scholarship or research. You acquire a broad but balanced background combined with guidance in research. The two-stage program begins with course work in your general area of original research project that is documented in a dissertation and defended in a final examination. In addition to the requirements listed in the Graduate Programs Bulletin, you must demonstrate proficiency in one programming language. Financial Assistance You may be eligible for financial assistance in the form of a research assistantship for specialized work under a sponsored research contract.
Aid consists of a tuition award and a stipend.
Often, thesis and dissertation research is conducted as an integral part of the assistantship. In addition, as a graduate engineering student, you may apply for a cooperative education position, which is salaried, professional employment academic program. An important objective of the graduate program is to encourage research. Join the faculty in exploring research topics such as geotechnics, environmental and structural engineering, solid mechanics and materials engineering, water resources, and computer-aided design. In addition, employment possibilities at government laboratories, in local and federal government agencies, and with contractors in the Washington area offer you exciting opportunities to interact with experts in engineering and science.