Policy analysis in environmental, health, and safety regulations. A large number of courses are available at UWM with relevance to a study program in transportation engineering. Descriptions of courses with constant content are given on page 4. Here is a list the most important degree requirements for the three graduate programs for students specializing in transportation engineering. Consult the UWM graduate school bulletin information on graduate programs in engineering or for information on graduate programs in urban planning MS in Engineering.
Most students specializing in transportation engineering choose the thesis option.
The thesis option requires 24 credits, of which up to 3 credits may be granted for thesis work. At least twelve credits, excluding the thesis, must be earned in courses 700 level or higher. The nonthesis option requires 30 credits. PhD in Engineering. The PhD program requires a minimum of 72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree, of which up to 12 credits may be granted for dissertation work.