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Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering
| Program and Career Focus | The Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) is intended for students interested in advanced specialization in a specific area of civil engineering. It includes a thesis requirement, which exposes students to cutting-edge research (see NCSU Libraries’ repository of MSCE Theses).
Thesis and oral exam required. The Master of Civil Engineering (MCE), which can be completed on campus or via a Distance Education track through Engineering Online, prepares students for professional careers in civil engineering. Thesis and oral exam NOT required. Non-Engineering Background Courses: A list of background required courses for those interested in pursing a Civil Engineering Graduate degree and do not have an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. |
| Distance Education | Available for the Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) non-thesis degree only. Learn more. |
| Areas of Specialization | Students in the MSCE and MCE programs must choose one of the following areas of specialization: |
| Schedule of Required Documents | |
| Minimum GPA to graduate | 3.0 |
| Total hours to graduate | 30 or 31 (up to 6 hours are thesis credit for MSCE students) |
| Required hours of 500-level courses or higher | 24 Note: Supporting courses taken outside the civil engineering program may be at the 400-level or above, but civil engineering courses at the 400-level will not be counted toward the required number of hours. |
| Maximum hours transferred from NDS status at NCSU or from another institution | 12 |
Master’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering
| Program and Career Focus | The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MSENE) is intended for students interested in advanced specialization in a specific area of environmental engineering. It includes a thesis requirement, which exposes students to cutting-edge research (see NCSU Libraries’ repository of MSENE Theses).
Thesis and oral exam required. The Master of Environmental Engineering (MENE), which can be completed on campus or via a Distance Education track through Engineering Online, prepares students for professional careers in environmental engineering. Thesis and oral exam NOT required. Non-Engineering Background Courses: A list of background required courses for those interested in pursing an Environmental Engineering Graduate degree and do not have an undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. |
| Distance Education | Available for the Master of Environmental Engineering (MENE) non-thesis degree only. Learn more. |
| Areas of Specialization | Students in the MSENE and MENE programs may choose one of the following areas of specialization: |
| Schedule of Required Documents | |
| Minimum GPA to graduate | 3.0 |
| Total hours to graduate | 30 or 31 (up to 6 of the 30 hours are thesis credit for MSENE students) |
| Required hours of 500-level courses or higher | 24 Note: Supporting courses taken outside the civil engineering program may be at the 400-level or above, but civil engineering courses at the 400-level will not be counted toward the required number of hours. |
| Maximum hours transferred from NDS status at NCSU or from another institution | 12 |
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
| About the Doctoral Program | The Doctor of Philosophy degree is pursued by outstanding students with an intense interest in independent study and research.
It consists of advanced coursework beyond the Master’s degree, a written and oral comprehensive preliminary examination, extended and in-depth research, a written dissertation, and a final oral defense of the research (see NCSU Libraries’ repository of CE dissertations). |
| Schedule of Required Documents | |
| Areas of Specialization | |
| Residency Requirement | 1 year |
What else adds value to our degrees?
- We offer professional development services for graduate students. For more information, please see our Professional Development website.
- Join a Graduate Student Association or student organization. Participate in the Civil Engineering Graduate Student Association (CEGSA) or a student organization where graduate students are actively involved.
- Take advantage of our college’s Engineering Career Fair for exploring job possibilities and finding your future employer.
- Office of International Services (OIS) programs are designed to foster cross-cultural exchange within the campus and Triangle communities. International and American students, scholars, family members, NC State faculty and staff, and community members participate and benefit from these programs.
- Participate in Graduate Research Symposia to showcase your research to others, including professionals from other educational institutions, companies, and agencies in the area.