We offer the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
• Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)
• Construction Management

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM (BSCE)

Curriculum Overview
The undergraduate curriculum has been designed to provide a broad education in the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences; civil engineering analysis and design; and application of the scientific and engineering principles and methods to civil engineering practice. The courses in civil engineering are arranged as groups, each representing an area of concern to contemporary society and industry. Realizing the social implications of the practice of civil engineering, the program also provides for the development of a background in economics, the social sciences, humanities, communication skills and related non-technical areas. Technical and design electives may be selected from one of these major areas according to the student's particular interest, or may be chosen from several areas in order to broaden one's knowledge. A student who contemplates continuing study at the graduate level should seek the advice of his/her faculty counselor in the selection of elective courses.

Scholarships and Financial Aid
An increasing number of scholarships are granted each year to undergraduate students in the College of Engineering. The scholarships differ greatly in their specification: some stress high scholarship, others stress financial need or campus citizenship. Engineering students are also eligible for some of the general University scholarships granted each year. Numerous loans and grants are also available from the University. For further information, consult the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Engineering, Dr. Gerald Thompkins, at (313) 577-3780 and the Office of Student Financial Aid at (313) 577-3378.

Co-op and Internship Opportunities
Students who wish to enrich their education with on-the-job engineering experience may enroll in the Cooperative Education Program. In this program, full-time study terms are alternated with full-time work assignments in cooperating industries. The program may be entered at the beginning of the junior year. Also available on a limited basis are special cooperative programs that provide special arrangements during the work-study period. Opportunities also exist for less formal internship experiences for the students, encompassing employment by local civil/environmental consulting firms, municipalities, state government, suppliers, owner organizations, etc. Most of these experiences enhance the students' learning while providing financial support. Usually, work and school schedules are not in conflict with this type of arrangement. For further information, contact Career Services at (313) 577-3390.

Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Many opportunities exist for undergraduate students to participate in the active research programs of our faculty. Students can either elect courses that involve research projects or become student research assistants supported by individual faculty grants. Such participation is not only fun and rewarding, but also beneficial in pursuit of employment or graduate study.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MS Program Overview
The civil engineering graduate program at Wayne State University has traditionally attracted students employed by local industries and government. This program is designed to accommodate the needs of both full-time on-campus students and part-time students concurrently employed by local industry or government. To this end, a majority of graduate classes are held in the evening. Alternatively, full-time students have the opportunity to participate in research and experimental work with the faculty, while pursuing their graduate courses.

1. The student must have an undergraduate engineering degree from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or from a comparable foreign institution. In the event that the degree is in some field other than civil engineering, the student may be required to complete a set of prerequisite undergraduate courses before graduate degree credit may be accrued

2. The student must have an overall grade point average (g.p.a.) of 3.0 for regular admission. Qualified or probationary admission may be granted to students with a lower g.p.a. Conditions of such admissions are specifically mandated and applicants should contact the Department for details.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS :  The Master of Science is offered by this department under the following options:

   Plan A: Thirty-two credits including an eight credit thesis.

   Plan C: Thirty-two credits of course work.

For either plan, credits must be distributed as follows: at least twenty credits must be taken in the major (C E courses). There must be two courses numbered 7000-8999, and a cluster of courses which will constitute a core, to be selected from one of the following areas: Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structures, Transportation, Construction Management.

For specific departmental requirements, students should consult the current issue of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Handbook.

Students must maintain a grade of 'B' or better in all core courses. The credit distribution requirements do not include thesis credit for Plan A candidates.

Within the first eight to twelve credits in graduate work, the student should file an adviser-approved Plan of Work. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering governing graduate scholarship and degrees; see Academic Regulations for the University and Academic Regulations for the College of Engineering.

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Civil Engineering
The Department offers doctoral programs in all the major areas listed as core specializations under the Master of Science degree (see above).

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School ; for requirements, see University Academic Regulations. For admission to the Ph.D. program, the student's overall grade point average must be 3.3 or better, and 3.4 in the last two years as an undergraduate student. Students who do not satisfy these minimum standards will not be considered for admission to the program until they have completed an M.S. degree and have earned a grade point average in courses taken for graduate credit which is not less than 3.5.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates for the doctoral degree must complete ninety credits beyond the baccalaureate, including thirty credits of dissertation direction, and sixty credits of course work and directed study. The thirty credit dissertation registration requirement is fulfilled by registering for the courses C E 9991, 9992, 9993, and 9994 (Doctoral Dissertation Research and Direction I, II, III, and IV, respectively), in consecutive academic year semesters. All doctoral students are required to submit a Plan of Work indicating their course work (with major/minor designation), and developed in consultation with an adviser. See Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) for Graduate School regulations governing doctoral study.  

For specific departmental requirements, students should consult the current issue of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Handbook. 

Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School ; for requirements, see University Academic Regulations. Additionally, all applicants must satisfy the following: