Civil and Environmental Engineering are two distinct branches of engineering with different responsibilities and areas of focus. Yet, the two fields often collaborate to bring out the best solutions for the nation’s infrastructure and our environment.
The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree program at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a broad core curriculum in engineering with the opportunity for concentrated study in the specialized major for Civil and Environmental Engineering.
MU’s engineering master’s students focus on the unique knowledge, skills and functions for both types of engineering professionals:
Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Many civil engineers work in planning, design, construction, research and education.
Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. Environmental engineers also address global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change and environmental sustainability. Undergraduate students interested in an an accelerated pathway to a undergraduate Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E. and Civil and Environmental Engineering, M.S.E. degree, can enroll in the Accelerated Civil Engineering program.
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A comprehensive master’s education that prepares students like you for the next step in engineering employment.
Top level faculty with experience in field work, will prepare you for whatever you may run into.
Well-rounded curriculum preparing you for not only your specialization, but the ability to think outside the box in engineering.
- Division of Highways
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Private Consulting Firms
- Construction Companies
Admission Requirements
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website: http://www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission. Each applicant must have an undergraduate engineering degree from either an accredited ABET curriculum or an internationally recognized program.
- If applicants have an undergraduate 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale and have already passed the PE exam in the major for which they are applying (official copy of certificate to be sent to the Marshall University Graduate Admissions Office), their applications will be accepted.
- If applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in an engineering major closely related to that for which they are applying, their applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- If applicants have an undergraduate GPA between a 2.5 and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in an engineering major closely related to that for which they are applying, applicants must take the GRE exam or pass the FE exam, and have their official GRE scores or official FE certificate sent to the Marshall University Graduate Admissions office. The applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must have completed the Foundation Courses listed below (and their associated prerequisites), or their equivalents as approved by his or her advisor, before being fully admitted. Until this requirement is satisfied, the student can only receive Provisional admission to the program. All other admission requirements must still be satisfied.
Foundation Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 318 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CE 312 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CE 342 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CE 413 | Reinforced Concrete | 3 |
| or CE 414 | Structural Steel Design | |
| CE 331 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CE 351 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |