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Overview Dr. L. David Shen, The
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers advanced
study for the degrees of Master of Science in Civil Engineering,
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, and Master
of Science in Environmental and Urban Systems. The areas of specialty are Structures, Mechanics,
Wind, Geotechnical, Construction, Transportation, Water Resources,
and Environmental Engineering. The programs require a minimum
of 30 credits.
The
Master of Science program in Civil Engineering emphasizes
course work as well as research. The student is generally
encouraged to specialize in a defined area of civil engineering,
but may also find it desirable to pursue a more general program
of studies combining subject material from different areas
of specialization and interdisciplinary related courses. The graduate degree is offered to prepare qualified
students for the professional practice of civil engineering. The degree is available in a thesis or non-thesis program. The thesis program entails a minimum of six
credits for the successful completion of the research and
thesis. The non-thesis program must be supported by the successful
completion of a project and a report of substantial engineering
content for a minimum of three credits. A student must satisfactorily
complete a minimum of 30 semester credits of acceptable graduate
course work, which includes a minimum of 12 credits of graduate
courses in the specialty area.
For more information about the program and requirements,
please contact Graduate Program Director.
A Master of Science in Environmental Engineering is available to students interested in graduate work in Environmental Engineering. The program is designed to expose graduate students to a wide range of knowledge on environmental engineering and on problem solving while encouraging them to pursue individual research interests. Thus, the curriculum has a common core of courses but is flexible enough to permit an interdisciplinary approach, if so desired, and allows the student to pursue his or her career goals. A proposed program of studies will be developed by the advisory committee together with the student. The applicant should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, the natural sciences, or a related field. Students who do not meet the stated criteria may be considered for admission if they complete the required prerequisites and satisfy any deficiencies. A student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 semester credits of acceptable graduate courses, including either a master thesis or an engineering project. For more information about the program and requirements, please contact Graduate Program Director.
Master of Science in Environmental
and Urban Systems
The
Master of Environmental and Urban Systems (MEUS) is an interdisciplinary
program designed for planning professionals and graduate students
in urban issues. The purpose of the MEUS degree is to provide
a multidisciplinary education to students interested in the
practice of urban and environmental planning. Graduates of
the program may eventually apply their skills in various government
agencies or private enterprises within a variety of subject
areas. Particular emphasis may be placed on issues related
to tropical and subtropical areas. The degree requires completion of 30 graduate
semester credits. For
more information about the program and requirements, please
contact Graduate Program Director.
A
student seeking admission into Civil Engineering or Environmental
Engineering graduate program must have a bachelor's degree
in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related
engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution or,
in the case of foreign students, an institution recognized
in its own country as preparing students for further study
at the graduate level. In the case of a student seeking admission
into Environmental and Urban Systems graduate program, the
bachelor's degree must be in environmental or urban systems,
environmental studies, engineering, architecture, social sciences,
natural sciences, or a related field. The minimum requirements
for admission to the Master programs are:
Students
who meet all criteria, except for requirements 1 and 2 above,
may be evaluated for admission under a waiver. Meeting the
minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the programs. Grades earned at an institution with non-traditional
grading systems will be given every consideration and applicants
will be treated equally with students from institutions with
traditional grading systems.
A
student planning to enroll in the graduate program must complete
the following:
It
should be emphasized that the admission cannot be acted upon
until all of the documents and credentials have been received.
Students
seeking a waiver to normal admissions standards must contact
the departmental main office for filing instructions and deadlines.
To
be eligible for a Master's degree a student must:
No
course in which a grade below a 'C' is earned may be counted
toward a Master of Science degree.
The
student may receive permission to transfer up to a maximum
of six semester hours of graduate credit earned from another
institution or up to 12 semester hours of graduate credit
earned at FIU after admitted into one of the graduate programs
in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Such
credits are transferable provided that:
Credit
is not transferable until the student has earned 12 semester
hours in the Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
programs.
All work applicable to the Master's degree, including transfer credit, must be completed within six years immediately preceding the awarding of the degree. Transportation Engineering Brochure Structural, Construction and Geotechnical Engineering Brochure Environmental Engineering Brochure
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