Civil Engineering M.S.

The master of science (MS) in Civil Engineering is typically a two-year program that provides students with in-depth knowledge in a sub-discipline within Civil Engineering. Sub-disciplines are Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. The "Plan A" option is intended for students working closely with a faculty member pursuing a research emphasis on a specific thesis topic. The "Plan B" option is more heavily focused on coursework with a final capstone-style project.

Integrated Degree Program (IDP):
UMD undergraduate students who are admitted into the IDP program can apply up to 9 credits of approved coursework to both their undergraduate (BSCE) and graduate (MS) degrees. Students must be admitted to the IDP program prior to taking courses that count toward the graduate degree. Students must apply to the IDP program at least two semesters before completing their BSCE degree. It is expected that students in the IDP program will complete a thesis-based (Plan A) MS degree. Application deadlines for IDP: October 15th for Spring admission or April 15th for Fall admission.