PhD Degree Title Options

The standard title of the PhD degree awarded to candidates in Civil and Environmental Engineering is the PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. In recognition of the varied interests of the students entering the department, several degree title options are offered. Students wishing to receive a degree title other than PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering must formally petition the Department Head for the special title.

PhD in Advanced Infrastructure Systems

The PhD in Advanced Infrastructure Systems is intended for students desiring advanced studies in this area  who do not have an undergraduate engineering degree. The candidate may be a graduate in engineering or other disciplines.

PhD in Civil Engineering

The PhD in Civil Engineering is appropriate for students intending professional practice, and particularly those planning on obtaining a Professional Engineering license, in Civil Engineering. A candidate for this degree must be a graduate of an accredited undergraduate engineering curriculum or equivalent. Students who hold an undergraduate degree outside of engineering will also be considered, but will be required to take basic undergraduate engineering makeup courses as specified by the department.

PhD in Computational Mechanics

The PhD in Computational Mechanics is intended for students desiring advanced studies in mechanics, materials and computing who do not have an undergraduate engineering degree. The candidate may be a graduate in engineering or other disciplines. 

PhD in Environmental Engineering

The PhD in Environmental Engineering is intended for students whose curriculum focuses strongly on environmental engineering. A candidate for this degree must be a graduate of an accredited undergraduate engineering curriculum or equivalent. A candidate for this degree must be a graduate of an accredited undergraduate engineering curriculum or equivalent. Students who hold an undergraduate degree outside of engineering will also be considered, but will be required to take basic undergraduate engineering makeup courses as specified by the department.

PhD in Environmental Management and Science

The PhD in Environmental Management and Science is intended for students desiring advanced studies in this area  who do not have an undergraduate engineering degree. The candidate may be a graduate in engineering or other disciplines.

PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering/Engineering and Public Policy

This is a PhD program administered jointly with the Department of Engineering and Public Policy. The candidate must pass the qualifying examination approved by both departments.