Civil Engineering

About

Robert Liang, Department Chairperson

Deogratis Eustace, Graduate Program Director

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (CEE)

The program of study for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering, developed in cooperation with an advisor assigned by the department chair, must include a minimum of 30 semester hours. The program of study must include:

Fifteen to eighteen semester hours of civil engineering, engineering mechanics, and/or thesis-related courses.
Six to nine semester hours of engineering or basic science electives.
Six semester hours of research on a civil engineering topic, CEE 599 Thesis. Students may elect to pursue a non-thesis option by replacing the six semester hours of thesis credit with six semester hours of coursework. The thesis option requires both an oral defense and a written thesis.

Students are strongly encouraged to identify an area of focus (Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural Transportation, Construction Management, or Water Resources) in their program of study by selecting courses from the below areas. Civil Engineering courses in addition to the offerings listed below are available.

Choose 5 Courses from Below (can mix focus areas) ^{1, 2}	15
Environmental
CEE 560	Biological Processes in Wastewater Engineering
CEE 562	Physical & Chemical Water & Wastewater Treatment Processes
CEE 563	Hazardous Waste Engineering
CEE 564	Solid Waste Engineering
CEE 574	Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering I
CEE 575	Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering II
CEE 576	Environmental Engineering Separation Processes
Geotechnical
CEE 520	Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
CEE 522	Subsurface Investigations
CEE 524	Foundation Engineering
CEE 526	Retaining Structures & Slopes
CEE 528	Soil Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering
Structural
CEE 500	Advanced Structural Analysis
CEE 501	Structural Analysis by Computer
CEE 502	Prestressed Concrete
CEE 503	Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
CEE 504	Structural Dynamics
CEE 505	Plastic Design in Steel
CEE 507	Masonry Design
CEE 508	Design Timber Structures
Engineering Mechanics
CEE 511	Experimental Stress Analysis
CEE 533	Theory of Elasticity
CEE 534	Theory of Plates & Shells
CEE 535	Advanced Mechanical Vibrations
CEE 539	Theory of Plasticity
CEE 540	Composites Design
CEE 541	Mechanics of Composite Materials
CEE 546	Finite Element Analysis I
Transportation
CEE 550	Highway Geometric Design
CEE 551	Traffic Engineering
CEE 552	Intelligent Transportation Systems
CEE 553	Travel Demand Modeling
CEE 554	Urban Public Transportation
CEE 555	Highway Traffic Safety
CEE 558	Traffic Engineering Research
Construction Management
CEE 514	Design & Construction Project Management
CEE 516	Managing Construction Field Operations
CEE 517	Management of Construction Organization
CEE 518	Procurement & Contract Management for Construction Projects
CEE 519	Risk Management for Construction Projects
Water Resources
CEE 580	Hydrology & Seepage
CEE 582	Advanced Hydraulics
CEE 584	Open Channel Flow
Basic Engineering Science	9
Three approved graduate-level courses from Engineering, Math, or Natural Sciences (including courses from focus areas above).
Choose one option below:	6
Thesis Option: work closely with your advisor when registering. See footnote. ³
CEE 599	Thesis ³
Non-Thesis Option: Six additional credits in approved Civil Engineering coursework
Total Credit Hours:	30

¹	See also: Master's Degree Requirements in the School of Engineering section in the catalog and consult with your advisor.
²	At nine hours of completed coursework: A Graduate Program of Study Document (found on Porches) is to be completed by the student and submitted to the advisor and graduate program director for approval. This document will outline the specific coursework required to complete the degree requirements. This document can be amended if necessary.
³	Thesis hours should be registered for a maximum of three hours mid-way through your program. Consult with your advisor before registering for the final 3 credits to determine if the Thesis is a viable option or if an alternative may be necessary, such as coursework or a project.

Disciplines

School of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Application requirements, entry terms and deadlines vary by program. To find specific information on application requirements please review the details of your chosen program.

We will accept admission documents through email. Please email your documents as .pdf attachments in a single email message to [email protected].

Most programs will require:

Application - Submit either the graduate application or doctoral application, based on the degree program you plan to pursue.

Letters of recommendation - A recommendation form will be sent directly to the individual(s) listed on the application. Alternatively, letters may be sent to [email protected] directly from the recommender.
A personal statement / writing sample - uploaded to the application.
Transcripts from previously attended institutions. The record must include dates of attendance, all subjects studied, and grades earned or marks achieved on examinations. These credentials must be in the original language (as issued) and accompanied by a certified English translation if the documents are not in English.
Proof of English Proficiency - Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.
F-1 and J-1 students - You must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
- If you have dependents, a copy of their passport(s) and additional proof of funding of $3,210 USD per dependent and $5,090 USD for a spouse.
Applicants to the Master of Finance - STEM, Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Master of Professional Accounting, selected master's program within the School of Education and Health Science, Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, and the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering may require a graduate entrance exam, such as the GRE or GMAT. Scores should be sent directly to the University of Dayton from the testing center using code 1834.

Documents must be sent directly from the institution to the address below:

Office of International Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-2713

Please note: If your institution is able to provide an e-transcript, please direct them to send the official link to [email protected]. Please be aware, this does not include scanned, photocopied or emailed documents.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

How to Apply

To apply, submit the application for your desired degree program:

Graduate application (for master's degree programs and graduate certificates).
Doctoral application (for Ph.D. and D.E. programs)

Once your application is complete, the admission evaluation and review process takes approximately 6-8 weeks for most programs. However, the process may take longer in certain programs.

When completing your address on your application, your permanent address must be your home country address, even if you are currently residing in the United States. Your mailing address should be the current location where you are residing. Do not list the United States address of a friend or relative.

You can check your application status at any time by visiting your application portal. You may also contact our office with questions at [email protected].