The program is flexible, thus allowing students the freedom to pursue individual goals. Because of similarities between engineering geology and several other Drexel programs, it is possible for students to develop a dual master's. Such opportunities may be available between engineering geology and civil engineering, engineering management, and environmental engineering or science.
Students typically complete four or five electives within their concentration.
Those students preparing a thesis can earn up to six credits for the research and writing. Students normally complete a number of required courses from among the concentrations, as well as about 12 credits from within the selected area of concentration. The program offers a limited number of teaching and research assistantships. All students complete Advanced Engineering Mathematics I, Geoapplications, or an equivalent selected when the individualized plan of study is prepared. Students would then have to take more elective courses.