Master of Science [M.S] [Civil Engineering] From Kansas State University

• The general requirements for admission to the Civil Engineering graduate program include the receipt of a bachelor of science degree from an accredited civil engineering department and evidence that the applicant has the ability to do satisfactory graduate work.
• However, students not possessing a degree in civil engineering may be admitted if their undergraduate work is closely related to a specific discipline within the civil engineering program and they complete a core program of undergraduate civil engineering course work.
• Students admitted for work toward a master of science degree can select a program of study requiring the completion of a master’s thesis or a master’s report within their area of interest.
• Distance students can complete a course-work only option.

• K-State CE’s MS requires (i) 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis; or (ii) 28 hours of coursework and 2 hours of project; or (iii) for distance students - 30 hours of coursework and a final exam. The MS degree can be completed in one of the following areas of specialization:

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering

Careers:

Civil engineers are involved in industries that help meet societal demands to address an increasing population, such as:

• constructing living and working spaces
• creating a reliable transportation system for people and food
• providing water for drinking and industrial use
• disposing wastes generated from human activities
• cleaning the environment