MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ABOUT THE DEGREE PROGRAMS:
The field of Civil Engineering has long
been known for its breadth and ability
to adapt to the new technological needs
of society. The traditional areas of public
works, such as highways, bridges, water
supply, building design, and wastewater
treatment, remain very important. In
addition, the modern area of managing the
environment has been included in the Civil
Engineering domain.
The field of Environmental Engineering
has long been known for its breadth and
ability to adapt to the new technological,
societal, and global problems facing
the environment. Major research areas
include water quality engineering; air
quality engineering; fate and transport
of contaminants in the environment;
environmental biotechnology and
nanotechnology; waste management;
sustainability and ecological engineering;
surface water hydrology and hydraulics; and
groundwater hydrology, among other areas.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Below is a sample listing of courses for this degree program.
COURSE
TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
CEG 5115
Foundation Engineering
3
CES 6118
Applied Finite Elements
3
ENV 6002
Physical & Chemical Principles in Environmental Eng.
3
EES 6107
Biological Principles
3
ENV 6666
Aquatic Chemistry
3
Independent Study
6
Electives Outside CEE
Varies per
Concentration
Total
30
Faculty, staff and students within
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
each specialty area are involved in
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South
interdisciplinary research and scholarship
with collaborations across the university.
The faculty also maintains a solid base for
research funding from agencies such as
the Florida Department of Transportation,
Southwest Florida Water Management
District, U.S. Department of Education,
the National Science Foundation, U.S.
Florida provides students with the tools to succeed in their technical careers in this
increasingly complex world. It is a progressive department – training students to be
tomorrow’s leaders in defining and resolving societal infrastructure and environmental
issues that confront the nation as well as the rest of the world. Former students have
gone on to a variety of careers including: civil engineering technician, data analyst
administrator, systems engineer, research engineers, design engineer, engineering
managers, environmental sales engineers, engineering technicians, and many more.
Environmental Protection Agency, and the
U.S. Department of Energy.
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USF WAS RANKED #59 IN THE NATION FOR THE BEST ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING GRADUATE PROGRAM BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2015.
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GRADUATE PATHWAY IN CIVIL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL OR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
STANDARD PATHWAY - TWO SEMESTERS
STANDARD PATHWAY DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
START DATES
• Fall: August 19, 2015
• Spring: January 6, 2016
• 30 credit hour program
• 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 18 credit hours remaining towards degree
PROGRAM INFORMATION
STANDARD PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering,
Environmental Engineering or similar field
EAP 1850
English for International Students 1
6
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
• Minimum 3.25 GPA in Pathway
•• At least one A grade in core graduate
courses, and no grade lower than B
•• No Incomplete or Withdraw grades
•• No GRE required
• 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
• Language proficiency test:
∙ TOEFL iBT 65-78
∙ IELTS 5.5–6.0 (All subscores minimum 5.0)
∙ PTEA 44–52
∙ Completion of Academic English Level 5
∙ INTO Password Test Level 6
TOTAL
12
SEMESTER 2
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT HOURS
EAP 1851
English for International Students 2
6
• Statement of purpose
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
•Résumé
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
TOTAL
12
ACCELERATED PATHWAY - ONE SEMESTER
ACCELERATED PATHWAY DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS
START DATES
• Fall: August 19, 2015
• Spring: January 6, 2016
• 30 credit hour program
• 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 21 credit hours remaining towards degree
ACCELERATED PATHWAY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering,
Environmental Engineering or similar field
• 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
• Language proficiency test:
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
Graduate Level Core Course in Concentration
3
TOTAL
UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENTRY
START DATES
• Fall: August 24, 2015
• Spring: January 11, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Fall: Feb. 15
• Spring: Sept. 15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION MATERIALS
• 4-year undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering,
Environmental Engineering or similar field
In addition to the application, students must submit:
• 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
• A brief essay stating your intended field of research
• Language proficiency test:
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Structures
• Environmental
• Geotechnical
CREDIT HOURS
UNIVERSITY DIRECT ENTRY
CONCENTRATION AREAS
• Transportation
COURSE TITLE
∙ TOEFL iBT 79+ ∙ IELTS 6.5+ ∙ PTEA 53+
•• 2 letters of recommendation
• Water Resources
These courses are generally delivered
through the INTO USF Center and are for
Pathway students only.
9
• Two official transcripts
∙ TOEFL iBT 79+ ∙ IELTS 6.5+ ∙ PTEA 53+
VISIT: http://cee.eng.usf.edu/graduate/degrees.htm
ABOUT INTO USF
ABOUT THE PATHWAY
INTO USF’s Pathway programs are ideal for international
students who need additional English language and academic
preparation before continuing to a degree program at a U.S.
university. In addition, our English language programs can help
students acquire the English language skills for university study
at USF and attain academic, professional, personal goals.
Pathway highlights include:
• Up to 40 hours of GRE/GMAT preparation
• Integration with American and international students
• Full access to all university facilities and amenities
• Dedicated academic advisor and progression advisor to
help facilitate transition to the university
• Small class sizes
“The possibility to develop such an academic unit right from its beginning is unique, and experiencing tremendous growth
and huge attraction that the college gains from around the world is a great reward. Furthermore, the international profile of
the Patel College of Global Sustainability with researchers from Africa, Asia, Europe and America is great.”
Seneshaw Tsegaye, Ethiopia, PhD in Civil Engineering
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