Program Description

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering Program provides engineering graduates, technical professionals and working engineers an opportunity to advance their professional careers by offering courses in a variety of civil engineering disciplines, including structural, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, and transportation. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Select and apply advanced concepts and principles to solve complex problems in a specialty area appropriate to the practice of civil engineering.
2. Develop an appropriate design alternative for a civil engineering project that considers realistic requirements and constraints.
3. Apply concepts and principles of statistical modeling and probabilistic analysis to assess risk, uncertainty and reliability in civil engineering.
4. Conduct literature review in a specialty area appropriate to the practice of civil engineering.
5. Effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form.

 This program is a part of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology . 

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office no later than the published deadline date for the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll:  

• A 1 - 2 page Statement of Purpose describing your career and educational goals, and
• A current resume.

International students should consult the graduate admission website for additional requirements.

Admission Criteria

Graduate applicants shall have the following qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major from an accredited college or university. Interested students from other disciplines may be admitted to the program, but may be required to complete additional courses.

• A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on the 4.0 scale) or its equivalent. Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or better may be considered if they meet the following:

  • A minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in the field of engineering after their undergraduate degree. You must supply at least two (2) recommendations from former or current employers/supervisors. The letters of recommendation must clearly state your years of employment and relevant work experience.

  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

  • Official GRE scores meeting the current admission profile: 148 (600 on old scale) Quantitative.

Admission Criteria for Unique Cases

At this time the program is not granting admissions for unique cases.

Transfer Credit

Graduate work taken at other regionally accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the program director and/or graduate committee of the program in order to satisfy degree requirements at KSU. Such transfer credit cannot exceed two courses or 6 credit hours. No grade below B may be accepted. The graduate school may have additional specific requirements or limitations for transfer credit.

Entrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements