Graduate
Program In Geotechnical Engineering
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Geotechnical
engineering is a broad-based program.
Each
program is specifically oriented toward an individual’s interest, and
should
emphasize the research and development of geotechnical engineering, or
the
design and application aspect of geotechnical engineering. Each student’s program of
study must be
developed before completing twelve (12) graduate credit hours. Students pursuing a M.S.,
M.E. or Ph.D.
degree must meet with their supervising committee to fully establish
their
program of study. Course
requirements
for the master's degree are listed below.
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Core Courses: Nine (9) semester hours
are required from the
Core Courses list.
Elective
Courses: A minimum of nine (9)
semester hours of
elective course work is required from the Elective Courses list below. Six (6) additional hours of elective
course work must
be taken as a research tool or supporting courses to the program of
work. Course
selection must result in a cohesive program that supports the thesis
and must
receive the approval of the student’s supervising committee.
Thesis: Once the student is
enrolled in the thesis
course(s), continuous enrollment is required.
The student must be enrolled
in six (6) hours of thesis during the
semester the student finishes the thesis requirements and files for
graduation.
MASTER
OF ENGINEERING DEGREE
Twenty
four (24) hours of course work must be in the major area of study.
Core Courses: Nine (9) semester hours of
course work are
required from the Core Courses list.
Electives
Courses: A minimum of fifteen (15)
semester credit
hours of course work is required from the Elective Courses list below. Three (3) additional hours of elective
course work must
be taken as a research tool and nine (9) credit hours are required from
supporting
courses to the program of work. Course selection must
result in a cohesive
program that supports the major area and must receive the approval of
the
student’s supervising committee.
Research tool courses can be
in Statistics, Computer Science, Geology,
GIS area or courses approved by the student’s supervising committee.
Final Exam: Enrollment in CE 5193,
Master’s Comprehensive
Examination is required in the semester of graduation.
Final
Degree Requirements vary depending upon a student’s
background and experience. Student’s
supervising committee establishes
individual’s final degree requirements.
