Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering (Online Program) – MS7271

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
1 Ohio University
Stocker Center 231
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1465
civil@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Online

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

​Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers an online Master of Science degree program with focus areas of construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. The mission of the M.S. Program is to prepare graduates to successfully apply the principles of civil and environmental engineering. The M.S. program is designed to prepare graduates for a higher level of professional ability through coursework and practical class projects. Graduates will be prepared to enter or continue professional practice in their recognized specialty. This is a part-time program. Normative time to completion is five semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Advance their knowledge base beyond the undergraduate level, particularly in their chosen specialty
• Design systems under various constraints for one or more areas of technical specialization
• Develop leadership skills necessary to assume progressively more responsible roles in their profession
• Exhibit effective communication skills necessary to interact in a diverse professional environment
• Employ modern engineering and computational tools

Opportunities for Graduates

Because of the broad nature of civil engineering, a wide range of career paths is available to graduates of the online M.S. program. For example, some graduates can work for private firms as environmental, structural, or transportation engineers. Some graduates may be hired by construction contractors as construction management professionals. Others may find opportunities in government agencies to work as transportation or environmental engineers.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/engineering/civil/academics/graduate-programs/master-science-civil-engineering-online

Admission Requirements

A B.S. in engineering or a related area is a basic requirement for entrance to the online M.S. program. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is normally required for admittance. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be considered, if additional evidence of achievement is provided such as P.E. licensure. Students who are not native speakers of English must meet the university’s English proficiency requirement before starting the graduate program in Civil Engineering. TOEFL score, transcripts from all previously attended universities, a resume, a letter of purpose, and at least three letters of reference must be submitted by the applicant for review by the Department Graduate Committee. A majority vote of the Department Graduate Committee will determine whether the applicant will be admitted or denied admission. 

International Students

This program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program. Enrollment in the resident M.S. in Civil Engineering program (MS7252), however, does support a student visa.

Graduation Requirements

The M.S. in Civil Engineering requires a minimum of 32 credit hours. Students must select one of the four focus areas and complete both the courses required of all students and those required for their particular focus. With the approval of the online Program Director, courses may be substituted from another civil and Environmental engineering focus area if they contribute to the student’s educational goals. Up to two courses from outside Ohio University may be transferred into the program, if they satisfy Graduate College and Engineering College requirements and are approved by the online Program Director.