The geotechnical engineering and civil engineering materials curricula provide excellent opportunities for students interested in pursuing either the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. Students interested in studying the utilization of soils, rocks, aggregates, concretes, bituminous materials, flyash, and bulk solids will find a variety of opportunities in both course work and research. Individualized programs can be designed to specialize in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, and environmental geotechnology.
Graduates find employment in consulting firms, construction, government, teaching and research.
A non-thesis M.S. is offered that requires an additional 6 credits of course work and a 2 credit creative component. The M.S. degree with thesis is required for research assistants and is prerequisite to the Ph.D. program. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree must complete 72 credits above the B.S. degree including research and dissertation. Dissertation research must account for a minimum of 16 credits. Admission A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering is the normal prerequisite for geotechnical and civil engineering materials programs.