Civil Engineering Graduate Major (MEng, MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
The School of Civil and Construction Engineering offers graduate work leading to the Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The MEng, MS, and PhD degrees offer concentrations in civil engineering, coastal and ocean engineering, construction, engineering education, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, infrastructure materials, structural engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and interdisciplinary areas. Areas of concentration can also be combined to form an integrated civil engineering MS program or MS and PhD minors. The MEng is a course work-only degree requiring a final oral exam. For the MS degree, a thesis or project is required. The PhD degree requires a dissertation.
Degree programs prepare the student for advanced-level entry into professional engineering practice and for careers in research and teaching. Majors within the department constitute approximately two-thirds of the total program. Minor fields may be selected from departmental offerings in different subject areas, from other engineering disciplines, or from other fields of study that support the major. The school also participates in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the CCE Graduate Program Coordinator, 541-737-4934, or cce.school@oregonstate.edu
Major Code: 3060
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MEng
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
MEng
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate level, non-Blanket CCE courses | ||
| Includes CE, CCE, and CEM courses | minimum 15 | |
| Seminar | ||
| CE 507 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Elective coursework in Major should be selected in concert with faculty advisor in student’s Area of Concentration 1 | maximum 29 | |
| No more than 6 credits of the following blanket numbered courses: | ||
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| SEMINAR | ||
| Total Hours | 45 | |
MS
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate level, non-Blanket CCE courses | ||
| Includes CE, CCE, and CEM courses | minimum 15 | |
| Seminar | ||
| CE 507 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Elective coursework in Major should be selected in concert with faculty advisor in student’s Area of Concentration | maximum 23 | |
| No more than 6 credits of the following blanket numbered courses: | ||
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| SEMINAR | ||
| Thesis | ||
| CE 503 | THESIS | 6-12 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
PhD
A qualifying exam is required for the PhD in all Areas of Concentration. Format is determined by faculty in the Area.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate level, non-Blanket CCE courses | ||
| Includes CE, CCE, and CEM courses 2 | minimum 15 | |
| Seminar | ||
| CE 507 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Elective coursework in Major should be selected in concert with faculty advisor in student’s Area of Concentration | maximum 56 | |
| No more than 6 credits of the following blanket numbered courses: | ||
| SEMINAR | ||
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| Thesis | ||
| CE 603 | THESIS | 36-45 |
| Total Hours | 108 | |
- 1
This limit excludes CE 506/CE 606 credits for project-in-lieu-of-thesis programs
- 2
A minimum of 18 credits to be taken during the PhD course of study, excluding credits in CE 601, CE 603, CE 605, and CE 606
MAIS
The School of Civil & Construction Engineering also participates in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) degree program. See the Graduate School for details.
Major Code: 3060