About
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Construction (CEEC) at UNLV offers a number of areas of engineering options leading to the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) - Civil & Environmental Engineering. Specific areas of engineering that are currently available include Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources/ Environmental. MSE students should follow the graduate rules and milestones of the program mentioned in CEEC Graduate Student Handbook.
Available Options
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Thesis Track
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Non-Thesis Track
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The Integrated BS-MS Track
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
Thesis Track
- Demonstrate knowledge in the chosen area of their expertise (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources/environmental).
- Acquire and apply appropriate research methodology to solve contemporary engineering problems related to the area of their expertise.
- Demonstrate an ability to generate, collect, compile, and interpret research data.
- Demonstrate technical communication skills.
Non-Thesis Track
- Demonstrate knowledge in the chosen area of their expertise (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources/environmental).
- Demonstrate technical communication skills.
Career Possibilities
MSE degree allows the students to specialize in an area of interest such as construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation or water resource/environmental engineering. A Master’s degree leads to better opportunities for securing technical or management positions at public institutions, and engineering consulting, design, manufacturing, or construction firms.
Requirements
Documents/Downloads
Master of Science in Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Mohamed Kaseko, Ph.D.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction offers a well-rounded education in areas ranging from environmental engineering to water resources. Our mission is to develop and advance knowledge, serve the community and the profession in civil and environmental engineering, and prepare students to stand out in the competitive workforce and excel in industry.
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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
The College of Engineering provides students a well-rounded foundation in several engineering disciplines for a successful career in engineering and computer science. Through the hands-on, experiential education experience we offer, students are enabled to achieve excellence in their respective fields.