The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers the opportunity to pursue the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) and doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in six major areas of concentration: construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, and transportation, and water resources. Department also offers Master of Science in Transportation and Construction Management.
Students with backgrounds in civil engineering as well as related disciplines are invited to apply. However, students with non-engineering backgrounds are advised that completion of a graduate degree program in the department does not necessarily assure them the opportunity to sit for the Professional Engineer (P.E.) exam. The requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer vary from state to state and can change. For information on current requirements, contact the appropriate state board of engineers.
Applicants must specify an area of specialization from one of the following areas: structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering and hydrology, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, or construction management. Applications must reach the Graduate College by the dates specified in the catalog (U.S. students: June 15 for the fall term and November 15 for the spring term; foreign students: May 1 and October 1, respectively) in order to be considered for financial aid.
The Master of Science in Transportation degree program is terminal in nature and oriented toward the practice of transportation systems. It is intended for aplicants who have backgrounds in areas other than engineering or closely related disciplines, and who either presently work for or aspire to work for transportation agencies or firms.
The Construction Management (CEM) program offers excellent opportunities for pursuing graduate degrees in construction. The objective of the graduate degrees is to provide a quality graduate educational program that will improve and enhance the capabilities of construction industry personnel. Graduate study is offered through two programs: Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M), and Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E) with concentration in Construction.
Offers of financial aid are made in writing by the department. The department assumes no responsibility to provide financial support unless an offer is made in writing. When the department has made an offer to provide financial support, it has no obligation to honor the offer unless the student attends UNLV and enrolls in the Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate program during the initial semester for which financial aid was offered.
The international application fee has been reduced to $55 effective May 1, 2000. The application fee for graduates of U.S. colleges and universities remains at $40.
Please make sure to look at Documents needed to apply for the most up-to-date information.