Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering
INTRODUCTION TO MSCE/MCE
A master’s degree can significantly improve your prospects for a promotion and is an important key to new job opportunities. Lawrence Technological University offers comprehensive master’s programs in civil engineering that provide technical and practical expertise in a wide range of civil engineering subjects: structural, geotechnical, hydraulics/water resources, environmental and transportation/highway engineering. Students may specialize in a technical area or distribute the course work among the various concentrations. The program is intended for the practicing civil engineer, but with the proper selection of courses, it may serve as a prelude to additional graduate work.
The master’s program in civil engineering requires completing 30 or 33 credit hours, depending on option chosen. The 30-credit option leads to a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and it includes a three-credit graduate project or six-credit thesis project. The 33-credit option leads to a Master of Civil Engineering, and is based entirely on course work. In line with Lawrence Tech’s “theory and practice” approach, both degrees emphasize practical training and the development of theoretical concepts through classroom experiences and applied research projects. Students have access to industry-standard software packages and advanced experimental testing facilities.
All courses are offered in the evening, and the standard completion timeline for a degree is two years.
MSCE/MCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the MSCE/MCE program as a regular graduate student requires:
1) An earned B.S. degree in civil engineering (or equivalent) from
ABET-accredited undergraduate program;
2) Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00;
3) Demonstration of high potential for success based on the following
documents
| a. | Application for Graduate Admission; |
| b. | Three letters of recommendation (employers and professors are preferred); |
| c. | Official transcripts of all college work; |
| d. | Professional resume; and |
| e. | Statement of purpose (a one-page essay discussing what you plan to do with your degree). |
The Director of the Civil Engineering Graduate Programs (Program Director) may allow provisional admission to applicants who do not meet all conditions for regular admission. A provisional student is typically granted regular status after receiving a minimum grade of “B” in three consecutive graduate level courses.The Program Director may require non-engineering graduates admitted to the program to pass additional courses. | |
SUMMARY OF MSCE/MCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Thesis Option (MSCE):
Technical
Thesis Thesis Option (MSCE):
| Electives | 24 credits | |
| Thesis | 6 credits | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 credits |
Project Option (MSCE):
| Technical electives | 27 credits | |
| Project | 3 credits | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 credits |
Course Work Option (MCE):
| Technical Electives | 33 credits | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 credits |
MSCE/MCE COURSES
Environmental Engineering:
ECE5323 Environmental Cleanup
ECE5333 Air Pollution Control
ECE5343 Advanced Environmental Engineering
ECE5353 Environmental Management
ECE5363 Surface Water Quality Management
ECE5393 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering:
ECE5413 Shallow and Deep Foundation Design
ECE5423 Geoenvironmental Engineering
ECE5433 Ground Improvement Methods for Foundations
ECE5443 Designing with Geosynthetics
ECE5473 Earth Retaining Structures
ECE5493 Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering
ECE6413 Engineering Properties of Soils
ECE6423 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Structural Engineering:
ECE5713 Analysis and Design of Prestressed Concrete
ECE5723 Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures
ECE5753 Advanced Concrete Design
ECE5763 Advanced Composite Materials and Their Uses in Structures
ECE5783 Bridge Design I
ECE5793 Special Topics in Structural Engineering
ECE6733 Finite Element Analysis for Structural Engineering
ECE6743 Structural Dynamics
Transportation Engineering:
ECE5813 Pavement Analysis
ECE5823 Pavement Management Systems
ECE5833 Traffic Engineering
ECE5843 Highway Safety Engineering
Water Resources Engineering:
ECE5523 River Engineering
ECE5533 Coastal Engineering
ECE5543 Design of Stormwater Management Systems
ECE5553 Ports and Harbors Engineering
ECE5593 Special Topics in Hydraulic Engineering
General Courses:
ECE5103 Applied Geographic Information Systems
ECE5113 Sustainable Construction Practices
ECE5911-3 Graduate Directed Study
ECE5923 Special Topics in Civil Engineering
ECE6053 Graduate Project
ECE6073 Thesis I
ECE6083 Thesis II
ECE6113 Concrete Engineering
MSCE/MCE TRANSFER PROCEDURE:
Students may transfer a maximum of six semester hours for graduate engineering courses taken at other accredited engineering colleges, provided they are deemed relevant. Students must have taken the courses within the past five years and achieved a grade of “B” (3.00) or better. To transfer courses, the student must submit a petition in writing prior to completion of the first semester of graduate work towards MSCE/MCE degree. The student must submit transcripts and evidence consisting of syllabi and examinations. The Program Director may require the applicant to demonstrate proficiency in the subject through interviews with faculty members who have expertise in the subject.
With the approval of the Program Director, students may apply up to six credits of Construction Engineering courses or courses from other Lawrence Tech programs (architecture, engineering, mathematics and science) towards MSCE/MCE. In addition, graduate students may apply up to six credits of 4000-level civil engineering courses (senior-level electives) with the approval of the Program Director.