Master of Science in Civil Engineering

(code CE__MS01)

Prerequisites

1. A bachelor’s degree in an accredited curriculum in civil engineering; or
2. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a natural science or other appropriate discipline with the requirement that essential undergraduate prerequisites in civil engineering be satisfied with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the last 60 semester units attempted;
3. The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required.
4. Graduate students must consult with the graduate advisor for information concerning procedures and requirements for appropriate approval of their courses of study prior to enrolling in their graduate programs.

Advancement to Candidacy

1. Removal of all undergraduate deficiencies as determined by the Department Graduate Studies Committee;
2. Completion of at least 12 graduate units at CSULB; minimum GPA of 3.0; currently enrolled;
3. Fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

Requirements (Effective 2009/2010 Catalog Year)

Completion of a minimum of 30 units beyond the bachelor’s degree and graduate coursework as follows:

1. A minimum of 24 units in engineering, probability and statistics and mathematics courses with 18 units of 500-/600-level courses in Civil Engineering. Within these 18 units a student may include six units of CE 698 or three units of CE 697; Students are required to complete successfully either CE 697 or CE 698;
2. Six units of electives selected from approved upper-division or graduate courses in appropriate subjects;
3. Fulfill one of the following alternatives:
   1. Write and present orally a thesis to be approved by the thesis committee;
   2. Pass a written comprehensive examination on coursework in the student’s program.

Additional Information: Master of Science in Civil Engineering

• 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.