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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.