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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Civil Engineering

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Civil and StructuralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

An advanced degree in civil and architectural engineering is professionally and economically attractive. Advanced degrees are important for professional civil engineers in many specialized areas of civil engineering. Many consulting firms and industrial design groups require advanced knowledge gained from graduate studies. Engineers in such firms often work at the forefront of their profession. UW Alumni are involved in design and construction of major projects worldwide. An advanced degree is also required for careers in university teaching and research. A university career is highly recommended for those motivated students who are interested in becoming leaders in education and in the development of new concepts, processes and inventions. The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering offers programs leading to the degrees of master of science and doctor of philosophy. Areas of study in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs include: building mechanical systems engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering. The department also offers a master of science in architectural engineering and a master of science in environmental engineering in cooperation with the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. Additional information is available from the department or from the Web page. Areas of study in the doctor of philosophy program include: building mechanical systems engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering. Minimum of 56 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate, 44 hours of which must be 5000-level (graduate-level) courses or the equivalent, and concentrated independent research leading to an acceptable dissertation. In addition to expertise in the specific dissertation topic, the candidate must demonstrate competence in two or more research areas that will help to insure a high-quality dissertation acceptable to the student's graduate committee. Subject to department and university requirements, the student's coursework is arranged by consultation between the student, his/her adviser, and his/her committee, and must also be approved by the CEGS and by the department head. Coursework is defined in a program of study that should be filed by the end of the second semester of the Ph.D. program. At a time near the completion of formal coursework, the student is required to take and pass a preliminary examination on the Ph.D. coursework and, as a part of the examination, is required to present a written and oral dissertation proposal to his/her committee for approval. Finally, the student must demonstrate research competence in an oral defense of the dissertation and must submit an acceptable written version of the dissertation to his/her graduate committee in a timely manner to meet deadlines. In addition, the student is to meet the minimum requirements set forth in this catalog.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

An advanced degree in civil and architectural engineering is professionally and economically attractive. Advanced degrees are important for professional civil engineers in many specialized areas of civil engineering. Many consulting firms and industrial design groups require advanced knowledge gained from graduate studies. Engineers in such firms often work at the forefront of their profession. UW Alumni are involved in design and construction of major projects worldwide. An advanced degree is also required for careers in university teaching and research. A university career is highly recommended for those motivated students who are interested in becoming leaders in education and in the development of new concepts, processes and inventions. The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering offers programs leading to the degrees of master of science and doctor of philosophy. Areas of study in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs include: building mechanical systems engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering. The department also offers a master of science in architectural engineering and a master of science in environmental engineering in cooperation with the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. Additional information is available from the department or from the Web page. Areas of study in the doctor of philosophy program include: building mechanical systems engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering. Minimum of 56 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate, 44 hours of which must be 5000-level (graduate-level) courses or the equivalent, and concentrated independent research leading to an acceptable dissertation. In addition to expertise in the specific dissertation topic, the candidate must demonstrate competence in two or more research areas that will help to insure a high-quality dissertation acceptable to the student's graduate committee. Subject to department and university requirements, the student's coursework is arranged by consultation between the student, his/her adviser, and his/her committee, and must also be approved by the CEGS and by the department head. Coursework is defined in a program of study that should be filed by the end of the second semester of the Ph.D. program. At a time near the completion of formal coursework, the student is required to take and pass a preliminary examination on the Ph.D. coursework and, as a part of the examination, is required to present a written and oral dissertation proposal to his/her committee for approval. Finally, the student must demonstrate research competence in an oral defense of the dissertation and must submit an acceptable written version of the dissertation to his/her graduate committee in a timely manner to meet deadlines. In addition, the student is to meet the minimum requirements set forth in this catalog.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized school is required. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on previous coursework is required for full admission (3.25 for interdisciplinary program applicants). Other English Language Requirement: A minimum score of 540 on the written TOEFL exam.
Jan-2000

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