The School of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers a challenging graduate program that encompasses advanced study and research leading to the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
Students must choose an area of civil engineering to specialize in, giving them a deeper and more detailed education in one area.
Major Areas of Specialization
- Construction and Infrastructure Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geosystems Engineering
- Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
- Transportation Systems Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
The master’s degree requires 30 credit hours beyond a Bachelor of Science. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. Typically, a non-thesis master’s degree can be completed in three semesters and a thesis degree program can be completed in two years.
Non-Thesis Option
21 of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher
| Area of Specialization | 18 | |
| Approved Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Thesis Option
21 of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher
| Area of Specialization | 12 | |
| Approved Electives | 12 | |
| CEE7000 Master's Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
For more information, visit the Georgia Tech course catalog.