overview
The department offers specialization in architectural engineering, construction engineering management, environmental, geotechnical, materials, structural and water resources engineering. All of the department’s programs prepare graduates to provide leadership in their careers by providing a strong foundation in the fundamental and applied engineering principles. Program faculty have diverse backgrounds including civil, environmental, mechanical, aerospace, architectural, and chemical engineering. All programs include strong design and research components, while having the flexibility to tailor curricula to individual needs. Faculty in all programs collaborate extensively with faculty and researchers from other departments, at Missouri S&T and elsewhere. The Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department’s motto is “Change the World,” and through our cutting edge educational programs and research, our graduates are well prepared to meet that goal.
Recent and ongoing funded graduate student research includes: advanced infrastructure materials, natural hazard mitigation for structures, smart cities, river mechanics, constitutive modeling of reinforced and prestressed structures, blast- and impact- protection of critical infrastructure, real-time instrumentation of civil infrastructure, phytoremediation of organic contaminants, aerosol generation and transport, compact low-energy wastewater treatment, green infrastructure, sustainable pavement systems, nanomaterials design and use in infrastructure, durability of concrete, climate adaptation of infrastructure, remote sensing for geo engineering and environmental assessments, and 3D printing of infrastructure materials.
The basic prerequisite for admission to graduate study in the department is a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent. Students who have a degree from a non-accredited school, or hold a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than engineering, may be required to take engineering prerequisites to prepare for graduate courses. Specific prerequisites will depend on the student’s academic background and intended area of specialization. Degree programs offered are the master of science in civil engineering (MSCE), master of science in environmental engineering (MSEnvE), the doctor of engineering (DE), and the doctor of philosophy (PhD).
The MS degrees are available on campus and online via streaming video for place-bound students. Also, the department offers online graduate certificate programs in contemporary structural engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, infrastructure renewal, and project engineering and construction management. Advanced graduate offerings in advanced materials for sustainable infrastructure, surface water resources, and building systems engineering.
