Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, MS
Put your engineering skills and vision to work creating sustainable systems and resilient infrastructure. You'll be prepared to take on climate challenges and make a lasting difference. Help communities adapt and thrive as you shape a better future for the built environment.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, MS description
The Master of Science program in civil, environmental and sustainable engineering builds on the knowledge you gain in the undergraduate program by deepening your understanding and application of fundamental concepts in engineering, mathematics and the basic sciences.
The pattern of coursework can be tailored to you, although it must conform to the general guidelines for subject matter content for the program, as presented in this listing and on the program's website.
You are admitted to one of the following specialty areas in engineering:
- environmental
- geotechnical
- hydrosystems
- structural
- sustainable
- transportation
Why study civil, environmental and sustainable engineering at ASU?
In the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, you're encouraged to pursue an internship, join a research team or work as a teaching or research assistant to gain experience beyond the classroom.
Each semester, the school hosts career fairs and organizes mixers with the Friends of Civil and Environmental Engineering. You can also collaborate with industry professionals through student organizations and hands-on projects.
Additional details
You can get involved with ASCE at ASU, Engineers Without Borders, Engineering Projects in Community Service and more than 100 engineering-focused student organizations.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours and a written comprehensive exam, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (CEE 593)
All candidates for the thesis option complete 24 credit hours of approved graduate coursework and a minimum of six credit hours of CEE 599 Thesis. The written thesis must be original research in nature. Additional courses may be assigned by the graduate supervisory committee, depending on the candidate's background. A final oral examination in defense of the thesis written work is required. Candidates in the applied project option must complete 27 credit hours of approved graduate coursework and three credit hours of CEE 593 Applied Project. Candidates in the comprehensive exam option must complete 30 credit hours of approved graduate coursework and complete a written comprehensive exam.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally at the discretion of the admission committee. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The student's credentials for admission are evaluated by the graduate program chair and a committee chaired by the specialty area coordinator. A student whose undergraduate degree is not in civil engineering is required to take appropriate undergraduate courses to establish a base of knowledge in the discipline. The additional courses required for admission to the program are specified at the time of admission, and details can be obtained from the graduate studies section of the program's website. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and personal statement.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Those seeking a teaching assistantship must demonstrate proficiency in spoken English with a score of 55 or better on the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit or a score of 26 on the speaking portion of the TOEFL.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 03/01 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 10/01 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this civil, environmental and sustainable engineering master's degree prepares you for
Graduates are prepared to be civil engineers who typically focus on large projects such as buildings, roads, bridges, subway systems, dams and water supply networks.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program
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HLMK 437
sebe.advising@asu.edu
480-965-0595
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
