Civil Engineer Degree

(code CE__CE01)

Description

The program leading to the Civil Engineer degree offers the qualified student professionally oriented courses with greater concentration in civil engineering than is required by the master of science in civil engineering. This program encourages appropriate advanced studies in other disciplines of the University.

Prerequisites

1. A master of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.5; or
2. A bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or
3. The graduate student must consult with the graduate advisor and Civil Engineering graduate brochure for information concerning departmental procedures and requirements and for appropriate approvals of the course of study prior to enrolling in courses in the student’s graduate program.

Exceptional cases not meeting the above minimum GPA may be considered by the Department Graduate Studies Committee.

Advancement to Candidacy

1. A Department Graduate Studies Committee, consisting of the graduate student’s advisor and at least two other faculty members, will be responsible for the formulation and supervision of each individual graduate student’s program;
2. The committee shall determine candidacy admission, and requirements as to removal of undergraduate and/or graduate prerequisite deficiencies;
3. Prior to determining advancement requirements the committee may, at its discretion, require the student to take an examination in the chosen area.

Requirements (Effective 2007/2008 Catalog Year)

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 units beyond the bachelor’s degree and graduate courses, approved by the student’s Department Graduate Studies Committee including:
   1. A minimum of 36 units of 500- and 600-level civil engineering courses including a thesis of nine units to be written and presented orally;
2. Twenty-four units of 400-, 500- and 600-level approved electives.
   1. No more than 30 units completed before advancement to candidacy may be used in completing the requirements for the CE degree.

Additional Information: Civil Engineer Degree

• New students need to immediately consult with the program advisor prior to enrolling for courses. See the advisor links below.
• Consult the catalog link listed below in Official Program Information for past years program requirements.