{"id":53190,"date":"2021-12-09T11:05:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T17:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=53190"},"modified":"2024-07-08T09:49:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:49:40","slug":"civil-and-environmental-engineering-research-ms","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/programs\/degrees\/civil-and-environmental-engineering-research-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil and Environmental Engineering: Research, MS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"acf-hero block_8a8b004cdd12e57bb5da56e3b4cb4735 position-relative alignfull track-hero alignfull mb-5 \" >\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"hero-container d-flex bg-pattern-secondary hero-spacing-medium\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bg-pattern-red.svg);\" >\r\n        <div class=\"container-xxl  d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between align-items-start align-items-lg-center\">\r\n                            <div class=\"hero-heading text-white text-left\">\r\n                    <h1 class=\"text-white fw-bold m-0 h1\"> Civil and Environmental Engineering: Research, MS<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"hero-link\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"mt-3 btn btn-secondary-alt btn-lg\" >Apply Today                    <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            \r\n                        <\/div>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    \r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-card-horizontal block_f09fd80f68353d76daed38935b07e9f4 position-relative track-card-horizontal my-5\" >\r\n    \r\n        \r\n\r\n        \r\n                                                                    <div class=\"card border-0 img-right\">\r\n                                <div class=\"row g-0\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"d-flex align-items-start col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-3\">\r\n                                                                                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\">\r\n                                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CEE_CivEnvEngrResearchProgMS-1024x576.webp\" class=\"card-img not-transparent\" alt=\"Drone photo looking down on large bridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CEE_CivEnvEngrResearchProgMS-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CEE_CivEnvEngrResearchProgMS-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CEE_CivEnvEngrResearchProgMS-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CEE_CivEnvEngrResearchProgMS-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CEE_CivEnvEngrResearchProgMS-2048x1152.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"42565c\" style=\"--dominant-color: #42565c;\" \/>                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 order-2 order-lg-2 d-flex align-items-center\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"card-body px-lg-4\">\r\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"card-title my-3 h2\">Masters degree in civil and environmental engineering<\/h2>                                                                                                    <div class=\"card-text\"><p>The M.S. CEE-Research degree program takes approximately two years to complete. M.S. research degree candidates will choose one of two pathways for their program of study: thesis or advanced independent study. Students who do not have a bachelor&#8217;s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program, or from a recognized international institution, may be required to complete deficiency coursework in addition to completing either the thesis or advanced independent study curriculum requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                                                                            <div class=\"card-links\">\r\n                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/departments\/civil-environmental-engineering\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" >View department<\/a>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/cee-grad-handbook\" class=\"btn btn-link\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" >Graduate handbook<i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                                \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"acf-statistics block_49393082e9bf464b48e333f71233ed4b position-relative track-statistics mb-0 alignfull py-5 alignfull bg-svg bg-grid-light\" >\r\n    <div class=\"container-xxl container-xxl\">\r\n        \r\n\t<div class=\"row flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-lg-center align-items-start mb-5 acf-block-part-introduction \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-center col-12 \">\r\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title h2\">At a glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"section-subtitle h3\">Civil and environmental engineering department<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\" row mt-md-5 \">\r\n                            <div class=\"statistic text-center px-5 py-2 standard  col col-12 col-md-4 \">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"statistic-number fw-bold  text-primary \">\r\n                                <span>30<\/span><sup><i class=\"fas fa-plus\" title=\"Plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Plus<\/span><\/sup>                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                                        <div class=\"statistic-statistic mt-md-4\">\r\n                            Professors of practice who mentor our students                        <\/div>\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"statistic text-center px-5 py-2 standard  col col-12 col-md-4 \">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"statistic-number fw-bold  text-primary \">\r\n                                <sup><i class=\"fas fa-hashtag\" title=\"Hashtag\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/sup><span>9<\/span>                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                                        <div class=\"statistic-statistic mt-md-4\">\r\n                            civil engineering graduate ranking among public universities                        <\/div>\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"statistic text-center px-5 py-2 standard  col col-12 col-md-4 \">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"statistic-number fw-bold  text-primary \">\r\n                                <sup><i class=\"fas fa-hashtag\" title=\"Hashtag\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/sup><span>11<\/span>                            <\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                                                                                        <div class=\"statistic-statistic mt-md-4\">\r\n                            environmental engineering graduate ranking among public universities                        <\/div>\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n                \t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 mt-md-5 text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Snapshot_CEE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Facts &#038; 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The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program\u2019s website.<\/p> <p>Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. <em><strong>Applicants must meet <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">the minimum requirements<\/a> of the Graduate School as well as the program(s).<\/strong><\/em> Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\">apply online<\/a>.<\/p> <table class=\"sc_sctable tbl_gradadmissionsrequirements table table-striped\">  <colgroup><col class=\"column0\" pdfwidth=\"30%\" width=\"30%\"><col class=\"column1\" pdfwidth=\"70%\" width=\"70%\"><\/colgroup> <thead>  <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Fall Deadline<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">December 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">Spring Deadline<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">September 1<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">Summer Deadline<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">December 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">Not required.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">English Proficiency Test<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not exclusively in English, must provide an English proficiency test score earned within two years of the anticipated term of enrollment. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.wisc.edu\/library\/UW-1241\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/policy.wisc.edu\/library\/UW-1241<\/a>.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT)<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">n\/a<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"even last lastrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Letters of Recommendation Required<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">3<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  <h4>Application Process and Requirements<\/h4> <p>All applicants must meet the <a href=\"http:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/admissions\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School&#8217;s admission requirements<\/a> to be considered for admission.\u00a0 Departmental admission is by committee review.\u00a0 <span class=\"a ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u ui-provider v w x y z\" dir=\"ltr\">Applications submitted after the fall deadline through March 15 will be reviewed if complete and will be considered for admission by the department if space is still available. To check if space is available, please email: \u00a0<a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" href=\"mailto:ceegradadmission@engr.wisc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"mailto:ceegradadmission@engr.wisc.edu\">ceegradadmission@engr.wisc.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p> <p>In addition, applicants must also meet the department&#8217;s requirements listed below to be considered for admission:<\/p> <h5>Grades<\/h5> <p>A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master\u2019s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master\u2019s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution\u2019s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.<\/p> <h5>Degree<\/h5> <p>A bachelor&#8217;s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or from a recognized international institution is required. Applicants who do not have a bachelor&#8217;s degree as specified above may study for the master of science in civil and environmental engineering (Pathway C). To do so, applicants must meet the department&#8217;s deficiency requirements, some of which may be completed after admission. Generally, applicants with more than 12 credits of deficiencies are not admitted to the graduate program. Rather, they are encouraged to enroll as University Special students until most deficiencies are satisfied. All plans of study within this pathway must be approved by the department faculty. The deficiency requirements for applicants following Pathway C must be obtained directly from the department.<\/p> <h5>Funding<\/h5> <p>Funded offers for MS (research) and PhD admitted applicants, in the form of research assistantships, project assistantships, and\/or teaching assistantships come directly from individual <a href=\"https:\/\/directory.engr.wisc.edu\/cee\" target=\"_blank\">faculty members<\/a>.\u00a0 Please contact interested faculty before or after you have applied to inquire about assistantship opportunities.\u00a0Funding is not guaranteed with admission.\u00a0Faculty will contact successful applicants directly regarding funding opportunities.<\/p> <h4>Complete Application<\/h4> <p>A complete graduate application is required before an application will be reviewed by the faculty. A complete graduate application contains the following:<\/p> <h5>Graduate School Application<\/h5> <p>Applicants must submit an online application to the UW\u2013Madison Graduate School. See <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School Admissions<\/a> to apply.<\/p> <h5>Statement of Purpose<\/h5> <p>Submit a statement of purpose of 1,000 words or less in the online application. This statement should cover your technical areas of interest, coursework emphasis, research experience, professional goals, faculty members you are interested in working with, and any other items relevant to your qualifications for graduate school.\u00a0 See the Graduate School for <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/prepare\/\" target=\"_blank\">additional guidelines for the Statement of Purpose<\/a> (scroll to bottom of page).<\/p> <h5>Three Letters of Recommendation<\/h5> <p>Three letters of recommendation must be submitted through the online application.\u00a0These letters should be from people who can judge the applicant\u2019s academic, research, and\/or work performance.\u00a0 See the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/prepare\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School for FAQs<\/a> regarding these letters.<\/p> <h5>Academic Transcripts<\/h5> <p>Upload the most recent copies of your transcripts to the online application, from each institution attended.\u00a0 Study abroad transcripts are not required if coursework is reflected on the degree granting university&#8217;s transcript. Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted for departmental review. If the applicant is recommended for admission, then the Graduate School will follow-up with instructions for official transcript submission.\u00a0Please do not send transcripts or any other application materials to the Graduate School or the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering unless requested.<\/p> <h5>Resume\/Curriculum Vitae<\/h5> <p>Upload your most recent resume or curriculum vitae in the online application.<\/p> <h5>English Proficiency Score<\/h5> <p>Applicants whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. Scores are accepted if they are within two years of the start of the admission term. Self-reported exam information is acceptable during departmental review; however, if you are recommended for admission, official test scores must be sent directly to the Graduate School from the testing body.\u00a0See <a href=\"http:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/admissions\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School Admission Requirements<\/a> for more information on the English proficiency requirement. (NOTE:\u00a0TOEFL scores may be sent electronically via ETS using institution code 1846)<\/p> <h5>Application Fee<\/h5> <p>A one-time application fee is required.\u00a0 See the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School frequently asked questions<\/a> for fee information.\u00a0 Fee grants are offered by the Graduate School on a limited basis and under certain conditions, as outlined <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/apply\/fee-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 The department does not offer an application fee waiver due to the large volume of applications received.\u00a0 However, if you are working with a specific faculty member, then they may offer you a fee voucher.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item overflow-hidden\">\r\n                        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-2\">\r\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button fs-4  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"  aria-controls=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-2\">\r\n                                Tuition and funding                            <\/button>\r\n                        <\/h2>\r\n                        <div id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                <h3>Tuition<\/h3>\n<p>Tuition and segregated fee rates are always listed per semester (not for Fall and Spring combined).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/bursar.wisc.edu\/tuition-and-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">View tuition rates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Funding<\/h3>\n <h4>Graduate School Resources<\/h4> <p>Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grad.wisc.edu\/funding\/\" target=\"_blank\">Further funding information<\/a> is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.<\/p>\n<h4>Program Resources<\/h4>\n<p>Financial support is available through fellowships, project\/program assistantships (PA), research assistantships (RA), and teaching assistantships (TA). Faculty will contact successful MS\/PhD applicants directly regarding funding opportunities. Admission is not a guarantee of funding.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item overflow-hidden\">\r\n                        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-3\">\r\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button fs-4  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-3\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"  aria-controls=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-3\">\r\n                                Research                            <\/button>\r\n                        <\/h2>\r\n                        <div id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                <p>Civil and environmental engineers are changing the world. Aging infrastructure. Climate change. Clean water and air. Natural hazards. Energy. These are just a few of the grand challenges facing civil and environmental engineers, and our research is leading the way toward sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>We focus on eight cross-disciplinary research areas that involve collaborations with faculty and students from across the department, as well as other departments within and outside of the College of Engineering.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/engineering.wisc.edu\/departments\/civil-environmental-engineering\/research\/\">View our research<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item overflow-hidden\">\r\n                        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-4\">\r\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button fs-4  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-4\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"  aria-controls=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-4\">\r\n                                Curricular requirements                            <\/button>\r\n                        <\/h2>\r\n                        <div id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                <h3>Minimum graduate school requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Review the Graduate School minimum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/graduate\/#policiesandrequirementstext\"><u>academic progress and degree requirements<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0in addition to the program requirements listed below.<\/p>\n<h3>Curricular Requirements<\/h3> <table class=\"sc_sctable tbl_generaleducationrequirements table table-striped\">  <colgroup><col class=\"column0\" pdfwidth=\"20%\" width=\"20%\"><col class=\"column1\" pdfwidth=\"80%\" width=\"80%\"><\/colgroup> <thead>  <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Minimum Credit Requirement<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">30 credits<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">Minimum Residence Credit Requirement<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">16 credits<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">15 credits must be graduate-level coursework. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Graduate Coursework (50%) Requirement policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.wisc.edu\/library\/UW-1244\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/policy.wisc.edu\/library\/UW-1244<\/a>.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">Overall Graduate GPA Requirement<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">3.00 GPA required. Refer to the Graduate School: Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/policy.wisc.edu\/library\/UW-1203\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/policy.wisc.edu\/library\/UW-1203<\/a>.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">Other Grade Requirements<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">n\/a<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">Assessments and Examinations<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">Pathway A, Thesis: A faculty committee will conduct a final examination on the thesis research. <br><br>Pathway B, Independent Study: A faculty committee will review and approve the final report. A final examination is not required but may be requested by the faculty committee.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"even last lastrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Language Requirements<\/td> <td class=\"column1\">No language requirements.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>  \n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-item overflow-hidden\">\r\n                        <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-5\">\r\n                            <button class=\"accordion-button fs-4  collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-5\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"  aria-controls=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-5\">\r\n                                Required courses                            <\/button>\r\n                        <\/h2>\r\n                        <div id=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-collapse-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7-heading-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_7e8605978bcdf1f8b5e3c1b95825bae7\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                <h3>Required Courses<\/h3> <h4 class=\"toggle\">Pathway A\u2014Thesis<sup>1<\/sup><\/h4> <p>Students who wish to do advanced work and research in a well-defined area of specialization are encouraged to pursue this program.<\/p> <p>This option requires a minimum of 30 credits of graduate work including:<\/p> <table class=\"sc_courselist table table-striped\">  <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"> <col class=\"titlecol\"> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"> <\/colgroup> <thead>  <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Graduate Level Coursework (numbered 300 and higher with the Grad 50% attribute)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">18<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">At least 9 of the 18 credits must be in Civil and Environmental Engineering. This may include the seminar course with approval from the faculty advisor. May not include <a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20790\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\u00a0790<\/a>.<\/span> <sup>2<\/sup><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Seminar<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">Discuss seminar options with faculty advisor. See options below.<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Research or Thesis<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">A faculty committee will conduct a final examination on the thesis research.<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20790\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\u00a0790<\/a><\/div><\/td><td> Master&#8217;s Research or Thesis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Additional Coursework<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">5<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">In consultation with advisor, complete coursework to reach the minimum of 30 credit requirement.<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody> <\/table>  <dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd><p class=\"noindent\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-33f09262-7fff-1768-2db4-e5a7105a62e9\">These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.<\/span><\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd><p class=\"noindent\">Some courses numbered 300 or above may require special faculty approval.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl> <h4 class=\"toggle\">Pathway B\u2014Advanced Independent Study<sup>1<\/sup><\/h4> <p>This pathway requires a minimum of 30 credits of graduate work including:<\/p> <table class=\"sc_courselist table table-striped\">  <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"> <col class=\"titlecol\"> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"> <\/colgroup> <thead>  <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Graduate Level Coursework (numbered 300 and higher with the Grad 50% attribute)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">21<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">At least 9 of the 21 credits must be in Civil and Environmental Engineering. This may include the seminar course with approval from the advisor. May not include independent study or research courses.<\/span> <sup>2<\/sup><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Seminar<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">Discuss seminar options with faculty advisor. See options below.<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Research or Thesis<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">A required written report based on the student&#8217;s advanced independent study project does not have to meet UW-Madison Graduate School requirements for a thesis, but has to show independent thinking by the student. A faculty committee will review and approve the final report. A final examination is not required but may be requested by the faculty committee.<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20790\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\u00a0790<\/a><\/div><\/td><td> Master&#8217;s Research or Thesis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"orclass even\"><td class=\"codecol orclass\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20999\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\u00a0999<\/a><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">  Advanced Independent Study<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Additional Coursework<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">5<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">In consultation with advisor, complete coursework to reach the minimum of 30 credit requirement.<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody> <\/table>  <dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd><p class=\"noindent\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-33f09262-7fff-1768-2db4-e5a7105a62e9\">These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.<\/span><\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd><p class=\"noindent\">Some courses numbered 300 or above may require special faculty approval.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl> <h4 class=\"toggle\">Pathway C\u2014Master\u2019s<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0(for Students without Engineering Bachelor\u2019s Degrees)<\/h4> <p>This program is designed for students without an engineering bachelor\u2019s degree. Prior to beginning the program, the student will meet with their faculty advisor to determine the courses and total credits required to fulfill the deficiency requirements. Generally, a student with more than 12 credits in deficiencies is not admitted to the program. Rather, they are encouraged to enroll as a University Special student until most of their deficiencies are satisfied. Some deficiency course requirements may be completed after admission. The exact number of deficiency courses and credits completed before and after admission will be determined by the faculty advisor. All prerequisite courses must be taken for a letter grade. In addition to the total deficiency credit requirement, Pathway C requires a minimum of 30 credits of graduate work. Students can select either Thesis Pathway A or Advanced Independent Study Pathway B, consistent with the requirements described above, to complete the non-deficiency requirements of Pathway C. Students should meet with their faculty advisor to determine which pathway is most appropriate for their degree plan. Deficiency credits cannot satisfy the minimum credit requirement.<\/p> <dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd><p class=\"noindent\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e523235c-7fff-d789-8657-feee8f9214bd\">These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. 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href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20718\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\/\u200bENVIR\u00a0ST\/\u200bURB\u00a0R\u00a0PL\u00a0\u00a0718<\/a><\/td><td> Water Resources Management Practicum Planning Seminar II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">2<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20760\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\u00a0760<\/a><\/td><td> Research Methods in Construction Engineering Management<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20909\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\u00a0909<\/a><\/td><td> Graduate Seminar &#8211; Environmental Chemistry &amp; Technology<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide.wisc.edu\/search\/?P=CIV%20ENGR%20911\">CIV\u00a0ENGR\/\u200bATM\u00a0OCN\/\u200bBOTANY\/\u200bENVIR\u00a0ST\/\u200bGEOSCI\/\u200bZOOLOGY\u00a0\u00a0911<\/a><\/td><td> Limnology and 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