Engineering
4+1 MS Environmental Earth Sciences
University of Connecticut, United States
- Degree
- Master's
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers graduate courses and research opportunities for students seeking a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) through the Civil Engineering field of study. An M.S. degree awarded in Civil Engineering may be either research-based, Plan A, or coursework-based, Plan B. Plan A students often pursue Ph.D. studies or careers in research and development in government and private institutes. Campus: Storrs Campus.
Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States
The specific requirements for coursework and research are described below. A total of 30 credits are required for graduation, with a minimum of 21 credits of coursework and a minimum of nine credits of GRAD 5950 Master's Thesis Research. Listed courses include Independent Graduate Study in Civil Engineering (used toward a research project).
Plan A students often pursue Ph.D. studies or careers in research and development in government and private institutes. Plan B students often pursue professional careers in government and private institutes.
Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: All M.S. students have to maintain a GPA of 3.0 to maintain their status in the program.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.
Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
Engineering
University of Connecticut, United States
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