PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Fuel Innovation in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Innovation doesn’t occur by chance. Instead, discoveries emerge through curiosity, exploring how to make processes and systems better and testing ideas as you search for a solution. �Ӱ��̳’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program creates a setting for leading advancements in civil and environmental engineering.

Why Earn a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering?

Our graduate programs in civil and environmental engineering rank high on U.S. News & World Report’s list. Through original research, our PhD candidates lead the way and focus on what matters. You’ve already acquired specialized, real-world knowledge. Yet, you seek to learn more and influence the fields’ processes and future. What should you expect?

Interdisciplinary: Continue to focus on a specialty through coursework and research while branching out to other related disciplines.
Intensive research: Our department opens the door to discovery. Learn from our world-renowned faculty while conducting your own self-directed study and using state-of-the-art equipment.
Thesis: Your research forms the basis for your thesis. This process further strengthens your data collection, analysis, scholarship and communication skills.

Curriculum

PhD candidates develop a specialty in:

Environmental engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Structural and materials engineering
Water resources engineering

Curriculum and Requirements

The PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering involves 90 credits above the bachelor’s level. This is divided among 36 credits of coursework, a six-credit seminar, doctoral work and a thesis. Devote 15 credits toward a major, nine toward a minor field and six credits to a separate engineering discipline. Apply for PhD candidacy within two years of acceptance to the program. From here, you have seven years to finish all coursework and research.

Develop a specialty in one of the following four areas:

Environmental Engineering: Explore practices for preserving our world’s resources for future generations.
Geotechnical Engineering: Soil and rocks help support buildings and infrastructure. Study their role in project and slope stability.
Structural and Materials Engineering: All projects need to consider strength, stability and resilience. This subfield delves into the design, mechanics and materials involved.
Water Resources Engineering: Understand and

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