Civil engineering today is a dynamic, complex, and technologically sophisticated field. Powerful computational methods and high-strength materials have offered new opportunities and new challenges. The graduate program is designed to instill in the student the fundamental theoretical concepts of mechanics as well as practical knowledge of modern materials, structural, and systems engineering.
The Department of Civil Engineering graduate program offers three fundamental focus areas: Mechanics of Materials, Structures, and Systems. Information regarding the MSE and PhD programs may be found using the buttons at left. To be admitted to the program, students are expected to have graduated with an outstanding record in an appropriate
undergraduate program.