Ph.D. Program
The Ph.D. is conferred in recognition of mastery of a specific field of knowledge
and a contribution to that engineering discipline through the doctoral dissertation.
The degree is a research degree, requiring not only completion of certain technical
requirements but proof of the candidate's ability to work independently within
an engineering research environment.
Requirements
- A minimum of 30 semester hours of graded (A, B, etc.) coursework beyond the B.S.
at 6000 level or above.
- An additional 30 semester hours of course work, which may include 6000 level
courses and 7990 and 8990.
- Ten hours of CIVL 8990 (research and dissertation).
- Up to 8 semester hours of course work beyond the master's level may be taken
through the Graduate Outreach Program.
- The specific plan of study must be approved by the student's advisory committee.
- Two consecutive semesters study in residence.
- A written and oral general doctoral examination is required prior to becoming a candidate for the degree.
- Completion and defense of a dissertation.
- No language requirement.
