Specific course offerings vary year to year. Refer to the Graduate Handbook for specific requirements. Students develop their specific plan of study in consultation with their graduate advisor. Actual plans of study may vary based on available courses in the Department of Civil Engineering and other departments. The option offers the opportunity to pursue a design-related project under the direction of a faculty member or through direct involvement with industry.
Students plan their project in consultation with their graduate advisor.
Because of the intensive nature of the program, which requires taking four or more courses during the academic semester, students pursuing their Master's degree in 12 months generally are not considered for teaching or research assistantships. In some cases, limited support may be provided by individual faculty based on the needs of specific research projects. Students should consult the Graduate Handbook for information on tuition as well as requirements for in-state student status. All graduate students are required by the University to pass a final examination. In cases where students complete a design project or special topics course, the examination can be based largely on a presentation of the design project or special topics course.