Civil Engineering, M.S.C.E. at University of South Florida

Concentrations:

• Engineering for International Development
• Geotechnical
• Materials
• Structures
• Transportation
• Water Resources

The M.S.C.E. degree provides a student with the opportunity to earn the advanced degree with either coursework only or research thesis options.  Students must have an accredited first degree in engineering or complete a list of prerequisite engineering coursework. The M.S.C.E. with thesis is a research-oriented degree in which the student writes, as a major part of the degree requirements, a thesis that defines, examines, and reports in depth on a subject area relevant to Civil Engineering. Both the thesis and non-thesis options prepare graduates for careers with governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), or private industry and firms involved in Civil Engineering planning, design, or policy. 

The field of Civil Engineering has long been known for its breadth and ability to adapt to the new technological needs of society. The traditional areas of public works, such as highways, bridges, water supply, building design, and wastewater treatment, remain very important. Graduates of the major are prepared for careers with public agencies or private industry and with firms involved in planning, design, research and development, or regulation. The Department is well-equipped with structures, soils, pavement and hydraulics laboratories.