Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering

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Engineering - Civil and StructuralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Study Level

PHD

This research degree includes the preparation of a dissertation that carefully documents the original contribution of the studentâ€™s research. The Ph.D. program consists of a total of 72 credit hours beyond the Bachelorâ€™s degree. This includes a maximum of 30 credit hours for the dissertation and a minimum of 42 course credit hours. If the student holds a Masterâ€™s degree, 24 course credit hours can be applied towards the 42 course credit hours requirement. In addition to the examination processes required of all Rensselaer doctoral students, civil engineering students working toward this degree must pass a qualifying examination. This is a research-oriented degree focused on the development of new knowledge in the studentâ€™s chosen area of study. It includes the preparation of a dissertation that carefully documents the original contribution of the studentâ€™s research. The Ph.D. program consists of a total of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelorâ€™s degree. This includes a maximum of 30 credit hours for the dissertation and a minimum of 42 course credit hours. If the student holds a masterâ€™s degree, 24 course credit hours can be applied towards the 42 course credit hours requirement. In addition to the examination processes required of all Rensselaer doctoral students, civil engineering students working toward this degree must pass a qualifying examination during the studentâ€™s second semester if a student has an M.S. degree counting as a degree requirement or at the end of the studentâ€™s fourth semester if the student does not have an M.S. degree counting as a degree requirement.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Study Level

PHD

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