Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering provides students with an advanced learning of the skills and technologies necessary to develop a deeper understanding of the field of civil engineering. Students pursuing a M.S. in Civil Engineering degree may specialize in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, water resources/hydraulic engineering, or transportation engineering in either a thesis or a non-thesis option. The thesis option requires 24 semester hours of graduate course work and 6 semester hours of thesis research. An oral defense of the thesis is also required. This typically requires two years beyond a bachelor’s degree. For working professionals, our non-thesis option offers flexibility to earn the degree part-time without disrupting your career. The non-thesis option requires 30 semester hours of graduate course work and 2 hours of Engineering Report.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to the program must meet the general admission requirements of The University of Akron Graduate School and also the following.

• Hold a baccalaureate degree in Engineering
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Resume

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than engineering, bridge-up courses are required; see the curriculum guide.

CURRICULUM GUIDES & COURSES

• Review our curriculum guide