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MS Civil Engineering

University of Hartford, United States
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Course Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in civil engineering program is a research-oriented program that focuses on the advancement of the fundamental body of knowledge in civil engineering while also fostering the development of skills in design and analysis. This program lets you study an area of interest as part of a graduate thesis. Work towards solving a contemporary problem and become a technical expert. This program is also ideal for those who endeavor to eventually pursue their doctoral degree in an area within engineering. You will be ready to conduct research more analytically and purposefully in the industry and in academia.

General Eligibility

Students applying to the Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Engineering programs are required to submit the following items. Please refer to the University’s graduate admission page for more information. Requirements include:

  • Completed Application Form

  • Create or continue your Online Application

  • Application fee

  • Letter of Intent

  • Official transcripts (a minimum 3.0 GPA as an undergraduate)

  • Two professional letters of recommendation

  • Engineering candidates must have an appropriate baccalaureate degree in engineering from an engineering degree program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

  • English Proficiency (international students)

  • Guarantors Statement (international students)

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Mathematics (3 credits)

M 515 - Methods of Applied Mathematics I 3 credit(s) OR

M 517 - Applied Engineering Statistics 3 credit(s)

Thesis (6-9 credits)

CE 615 - Graduate Thesis in Engineering 3-9 credit(s)

Thesis requirements:

  • Approved project by advisor

  • Presentation to the faculty

  • Formal report may be published by the library

Electives (21 credits)

CE 500 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3 credit(s)

CE 502 - Groundwater Hydrology 3 credit(s)

CE 503 - Geographic Information Systems in Practice 3 credit(s)

CE 504 - Connecticut Environmental Regulations and Policy 3 credit(s)

CE 506 - Emergency Preparedness 3 credit(s)

CE 507 - Finite Element Analysis 3 credit(s)

CE 509 - Pollution Prevention 3 credit(s)

CE 510 - Simulation and Modeling of Transportation Systems 3 credit(s)

CE 512 - Traffic Flow Theory and Analysis 3 credit(s)

CE 514 - Urban Transportation Planning 3 credit(s)

CE 516 - Public Transportation Systems 3 credit(s)

CE 518 - Highway Engineering 3 credit(s)

CE 522 - Advanced Water Quality Engineering 3 credit(s)

CE 523 - Engineering Hydrology 3 credit(s)

CE 524 - Solid Waste Management 3 credit(s)

CE 525 - Hazardous Waste Management 3 credit(s)

CE 530 - Geotechnical Engineering II 3 credit(s)

CE 540 - Analysis of Indeterminate Structures 3 credit(s)

CE 541 - Structural Concrete Design II 3 credit(s)

CE 542 - Structural Steel Design II 3 credit(s)

CE 543 - Structural Dynamics 3 credit(s)

CE 550 - Advanced Air Quality Engineering 3 credit(s)

CE 591 - Special Topics in Civil/Environmental Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

CE 592 - Special Topics in Civil/Environmental Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

CE 691 - Special Topics in Civil/Environmental Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

CE 692 - Special Topics in Civil/Environmental Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

Any graduate level course approved by the faculty advisor and department chair


Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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