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Youngstown State University MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING Civil and Environmental Engineering Program General Description of Options
General Description of Options: The graduate program in Civil and Environmental Engineering offers several options for students to develop the advanced skills necessary for success in their engineering careers. The Non-Thesis Option is designed to expand the students technical skills through advanced technical coursework and enhance his/her preparation for engineering practice. The Thesis Option provides experience in engineering research, and prepares students for further education leading to a Ph.D. degree or a career in research and development. The Management Option allows students to strengthen their technical/engineering background while also gaining basic skills in business that are required as engineers assume management duties in the course of their careers. Finally, the Self-Directed Option can be used to develop a program of study tailored to a students specific needs, in cases where the other options are not suitable. Program Requirements: The semester hour (SH) requirements for the Masters program fall into five categories core courses; technical electives; business courses; thesis; and graduate project. The distribution of requirements for each option is listed in the table below:
Core Courses: Six graduate core courses (listed below) are offered in the College of Engineering and Technology on a rotating basis. Currently, one core course is offered in each of the Fall and Spring semesters, and one each summer. These courses cover topics applicable to all branches of engineering. All graduate students in engineering disciplines are required to take at least three (for Thesis Option) or four (for other options) core courses.
ENGR 6920 Project Planning and Management (3 SH) ENGR 6921 Engineering Statistics (3 SH) ENGR 6922 Engineering Systems Analysis (3 SH) ENGR 6923 Information Technology Tools for Engineers (3 SH) ENGR 6924 Computer Based Tools for Engineers (3 SH) ENGR 6925 Applied Environmental Management (3 SH) Top▲ Technical Electives: The Civil Engineering program offers graduate courses in two primary areas of concentration Environmental/Water Resources Engineering and Structural Engineering. Most students focus on one area or the other, according to their academic and career interests. However, students wishing to obtain a broad background may take courses in both areas. Students must take a minimum of 9 SH of technical elective courses within the program (i.e., CEEGR courses). Courses may be taken outside the CEEGR program with permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator. Lists of technical elective courses routinely offered in each area of concentration are presented in the table below. Typically, two or more technical electives are offered each semester in each area of concentration.
Business Courses: Students pursuing the Management or Self-Directed Option may enroll in graduate courses in the Williamson School of Business Administration provided they have taken the stated prerequisites. The following table contains a list of recommended courses:
Thesis: Students pursuing the Thesis Option must identify a research topic and secure the commitment of a graduate faculty member to serve as the thesis advisor. Students must enroll in a minimum of 6 SH of thesis courses CEEGR 6990 (2 SH), 6991 (2 SH), and 6992 (2+ SH). Following completion of the research project, a written thesis report is produced and copies are submitted to a review committee consisting of at least three faculty members. The student must pass an oral thesis defense and obtain final approval of the thesis document by all committee members in order to receive credit for the thesis courses. Finally, the student is responsible for preparing at least three copies of the final thesis for binding. Graduate Project: Students selecting the Non-Thesis, Management, or Self-Directed Option are required to enroll in CEEGR 6989 (Graduate Project; 3 SH) and perform an independent research project. Normally, the student will identify a research topic and a faculty advisor, and submit a one-page proposal to both the advisor and the Graduate Program Coordinator for their review. After completion of the project, a final project report is submitted to the faculty advisor. Financial Aid: The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) program generally awards three to five Graduate Assistantships (GAs) each year. The GA includes a tuition waiver plus a stipend of $10,000 for the nine-month academic year. Graduate Assistants are expected to perform 20 hours per week of research or teaching-related duties. Students may apply for a GA when they apply for admission, or at any time during their period of graduate study. The application forms are available from the College of Graduate Studies and Research. GAs are selected based on academic qualifications. Most GAs are awarded in May and begin in the fall semester (late August). Although GA applications are accepted at any time, those submitted by the following dates will receive full consideration: Fall Semester - April 15 Spring Semester - November 1 Graduate students are also encouraged to consult with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to determine their eligibility for federal, state, and University sources of financial support. In addition, students may pursue the following sources of financial support: o Employment on research projects in the Department or College o Other on-campus student employment opportunities o Of-campus internships with local companies or agencies.
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Dept.of Civil/ Env.& Chemical Engineering 2460 Moser Hall One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555
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