Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

University of Arizona

Master's degrees may be awarded for graduate work to students who have received a recognized bachelor's degree. Master's degree involves advanced training gained through intensive study, beyond the bachelor's degree, in a special field (or major) supplemented by study in supporting subjects. A thesis or engineering report is required. At the option of the department, the degree may be awarded to candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree who have passed the comprehensive examination, provided they write a thesis or engineering report.The Department offers the Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Engineering (M.E.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. There are two options in the M.S. program (i) thesis option and (ii) non-thesis option. The M.S. degree thesis option is intended for students who want to study in a specialized area and to work closely with a faculty member on a unique research topic.

College of Engineering