Civil Engineering

Graduate Programs

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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering

General Description

The Civil & Environmental Engineering graduate program with specialization in Civil Engineering at New Mexico Tech provides a unique educational and research experience in the civil engineering and science of the urban and natural environments. The plan of study and research is suited to each individual, drawing upon the strengths of the student, taking advantage of program capabilities, and complementing research activities within and outside New Mexico. A thesis or independent study project is required to complete the degree. General requirements common to all Master of Science degree curricula also apply.

Program Outcomes

Graduate Program Objectives: Civil Engineering Area of Specialization

To prepare and graduate students at a more specialized level to meet present and future challenges in a specialty area in civil and environmental engineering who are in demand by employers and doctoral programs and who lead fulfilling professional careers.

Learning Outcomes: Civil Engineering Area of Specialization

Graduates of the Civil and Environmental Engineering MS Program will be able to:

Assess various infrastructure issues associated with planning and development of the urban and natural environment and their accompanying social impacts.
Synthesize technical knowledge of engineering analysis and design to identify, formulate, and solve traditional or emerging problems of professional interest and importance by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.
Specify or design an experiment to meet a need, conduct the experiment, and analyze and explain the resulting data.
Demonstrate the technical and communication skills needed to be successful in their professional practice, both in writing and through oral presentations.

Program Requirements

Please visit the NMT Course Catalog (PDF) for the latest program requirement information.

Admission to the Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering program requires competence in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering science comparable to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

The department chair, or an advisory committee, will evaluate the scholastic record of every entering student to determine whether any deficiencies exist in their educational background. For example, students entering the program without an engineering degree may be required to take additional coursework in such areas as fluid mechanics, differential equations, and appropriate or relevant engineering science before being granted a MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

It is up to the student and his or her graduate committee to determine the specific plan of study for the student after the first semester of graduate work. Transfer credit for courses taken at another institution will be evaluated on an individual basis.

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering with Thesis Option

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering with Independent Study Option