Civil & Environmental EngineeringMS
This master’s program offers a thesis or non-thesis degree in the following emphasis areas: environmental,
water resources, geotechnical/materials, and structural engineering. An accelerated master's option is also available.
Civil & Environmental Engineering at South Dakota Mines
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Program Highlights
Department pageFeatured Research
- USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Technical Assistance Training
- Bio-electrochemical Technologies
- Improving Water Use Efficiency in Dry Land Production Systems using Soil Amendments (USDA-CIG)
Featured Courses
- Advanced Water Treatment
- Surface Water Hydrology
- Earth Systems Modeling
Potential Careers
- Civil engineering
- Resource management
- Renewable energy
- Environmental remediation
- Construction
- Transportation
Requirements
Application InstructionsEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree in
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Credits
Course requirements: 24 credits
Research requirements: 6 credits
Total credits: 30
Non-thesis
Course requirements: 30 credits
Project requirements: 0 credits
Total credits: 30
Application Deadline
For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Thesis
The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the
end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends
your original work and contribution to the field of study.
TYPE
In-person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
- Official English proficiency scores
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores
- Eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Non-Thesis
The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development.
Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There
is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
TYPE
In-Person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- English proficiency scores
- Not eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Tuition and Fees
Have more questions?
Civil & Environmental Engineering MS:
Marc Robinson
Program Coordinator
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