2020-2021

Civil Engineering Professional, Master of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering

College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences

This graduate program provides the advanced training and skill set needed by practicing civil engineers to solve the myriad of complex infrastructure challenges facing society, in a convenient online setting.  The curriculum offers technical depth studies within the context of real-world civil engineering problems as well as a broad background in project management methodologies and practices. Coursework will prepare the successful graduate to assume professional-level responsibilities in both the public and private sectors. The program can accommodate either full-time or part-time students.
 

  • To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.

    You must additionally complete:

    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
    • All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
    • All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.

    Read the full policy here.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 30
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Fieldwork Experience/Internship Fieldwork Experience/Internship may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
Some online/blended coursework Required
Progression Plan Link View Program of Study

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

  • The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

    Admission requirements include the following:

    • Transcripts.
    • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.


    Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.

    Ready to apply? Begin your application now.

    International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.

    • B.S. degree in Engineering or completion of prerequisite courses (see department website for details)
    • TOEFL for international students whose degree is not from an English speaking institution with a passing score of 80
    • Undergraduate GPA of 2.5
Master's Requirements
  • This Master’s degree requires 30 units distributed as follows:

    • Civil Engineering Coursework: 15 units
    • Project Management and Policy Coursework: 9 units


    Take the following 15 units:

    Civil Engineering Coursework (15 units)


    Project Management and Policy (9 units):    
    Civil Engineering Electives or Master’s Project (6 units):
    Select from:Master’s Project:
    • CENE 690 (0-6 units)
      • The CENE Graduate Coordinator or their designee will serve as faculty advisor for these students.  If a project is selected, the faculty member serving as the project leader will serve as the student’s advisor.
      • Students with Professional Engineer (PE) status may be allowed up to 6 units of credit for experience toward their project requirements.
  • Milestones
    Because it is anticipated that practicing professionals will take one course, per semester, with an anticipated completion period of three years, we recommend that students are allowed up to five years to complete degree requirements.
     

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.

  • PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION
  • Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of $900 per year has been approved for this program.