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How many credits are in the online MS in Civil Engineering program?

You'll complete 32 credits to earn the online MS in Civil Engineering degree. You can review courses now.

How many courses are in the online MS in Civil Engineering program?

You'll complete 11 courses to earn the MS in Civil Engineering degree; three are common courses, eight are focused in your concentration. You can learn more about coursework for the online MS in Civil Engineering degree at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

Does the online MS in Civil Engineering program offer specializations or areas of focus?

The online MS in Civil Engineering program has four concentrations:

  • Transportation Engineering: Learn the microscopic and macroscopic fundamentals of traffic flow and transportation design. Examine environmental assessment in transportation planning and highway safety improvement measures.
  • Structural Engineering: Investigate the practical and technical aspects of designing and maintaining safe, reliable structures with a variety of materials — and discover how to best use these materials in bridge engineering and transportation design.
  • Construction Engineering Management: Examine the intricacies of heavy construction and transportation systems from an economic and scientific perspective. Explore the essential topics related to lawful, safe, efficient, and cost-effective construction methods.
  • Environmental Engineering: Learn advanced theories related to water and wastewater treatment plant design. Study water remediation technologies, the flow of floodwaters, and the physical processes controlling the transport of pollutants in surface water and soils.

You can learn more about coursework for OHIO's online MS in Civil Engineering degree at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

Do I have to pick an area of focus in the online MS in Civil Engineering program?

Yes, a concentration in one of the four focus areas is required for the online MS in Civil Engineering program.

Does the online MS in Civil Engineering program follow a cohort model?

Yes, the online MS in Civil Engineering program follows a cohort model. This allows you to build deeper relationships with peers and faculty, expanding your network, support system, and career opportunities.

Is the online MS in Civil Engineering program available in a blended/hybrid format (campus and online)?

The online MS in Civil Engineering program is 100% online. This allows you to study in the times and locations that are best for you throughout your entire program without a requirement of ever coming to campus.

Does the online MS in Civil Engineering have a residency component?

No, there is no residency component required to earn your online MS in Civil Engineering degree.

How many field hours are required in the online MS in Civil Engineering program?

There are no field hours required to complete the online MS in Civil Engineering degree.

Are the faculty mostly tenured or adjunct in the online MS in Civil Engineering program?

Most of the faculty in the online MS in Civil Engineering are full-time tenured faculty who also teach in the on-campus program. They stay current on the needs and news of the industry and have been educating the next generation in innovative civil engineering techniques for many years.