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Graduate Studies and
Research
The University of Nevada, Reno provides excellent
opportunities for graduate studies in Civil and Environmental
Engineering. Continuing education beyond the bachelor's degree
is recommended for prospective civil engineering professionals.
The department offers programs leading to both the Master of Science
(M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in civil engineering.
M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in four main area of specialization,
namely; structural and
earthquake engineering, geotechnical
engineering, environmental
engineering, and transportation/pavement/materials.
M.Sc. and Ph.D. students work closely with their
supervisors in their chosen program of study. Our faculty are
conducting state-of-the-art research to solve a variety of civil
and environmental problems and find better methods of designing
and building. A substantial number of research and teaching asistanships
are avaliable.
Admission and Degree
Requirements
Admission to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs normally
requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0), respectively.
The deadline for application is March 1 for Fall Semester enrollment
and November 1 for enrollment in the Spring. Additional applications
are considered at any time during the academic year; however,
assistantships are normally assigned by June for the next academic
year.
M.Sc. - Students are eligible for admission to a master's degree
program under the condition that he/she holds a minimum 3.0
GPA. Two options are available to M.S. students upon graduate
committee approval.
Plan A Thesis - 30 credits: 6 thesis credits,
12 credits 700 level, and 12 credits 600 level (21 credits on
campus)
Plan B Non-Thesis: 32 credits: 15 credits 700
level and 17 credits 600 level (23 credits on campus)
Ph.D. - Upon recommendation from the department
and academic dean, graduates from accredited colleges and universities
may be admitted to work toward a Ph.D. degree in the graduate
school. In order to gain admission, students must hold an overall
GPA of at least 3.5 on all undergraduate and graduate courses,
and satisfactorily complete the necessary prerequisites of credits
in a chosen major field.
For more information on Graduate Studies:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineeering/258
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
Phone:775-784-6937
Fax:775-784-1390
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