This program assists students who wish to further their engineering education and acquire the knowledge and skills to tackle important engineering challenges, including resilience and sustainability. The plan of study features real-world relevancy and considers how sustainable and resilient systems impact economics, design, and usability.
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:
Individual degree programs may exceed the baseline University Policy for a master's degree. The program-specific requirements are provided on the Details tab below.
Read the full policy here.
In addition to University Requirements:
| Minimum Units for Completion | 30 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| Thesis | Thesis may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
| Research | Individualized research is required. |
| Progression Plan Link | View Program of Study |
| Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan | Optional |
Purpose Statement
The Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering aims to educate civil and environmental engineers to conduct analytical and experimental studies in the areas of water resources, water quality, water and wastewater design, transportation, structural, geotechnical, waste management, and air quality engineering. Content areas include ecosystem restoration, intelligent transportation systems, advanced structural analysis, sustainable engineering materials, advanced wastewater treatment, environmental toxicology, energy and resource recovery, and water and sanitation in developing countries. The learning experiences provided by the program prepare students to enter the workforce with advanced skills or to pursue further studies in a doctoral program. The program also aims to increase competitiveness in the local, regional, and global markets, advance existing careers, or serve as a gateway to the PhD degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
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 Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Admission requirements include the following:
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Recommended
This Master's degree requires 30 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 30 units:
Graduate-level Mathematics or Statistics (3 units)
Civil and Environmental Engineering Coursework (12 units)
Additional Electives (9 units)
Non-Thesis or Thesis Option - Select one (6 units)
Non-Thesis Option (6 units)
Thesis Option (6 units)
You must complete at least 18 hours of formal coursework, other than such individualized studies as independent study, directed readings, thesis, and research.
Since the Civil and Environmental Engineering MS program emphasizes interdisciplinary topics, students may wish to take courses outside of their primary emphasis area. Some courses may require prior completion of prerequisite courses. Other requirements for Civil and Environmental Engineering Master of Science students include the following:
This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan wherein a student may start a master's degree while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree.
Students enrolled at the Flagstaff campus for both undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible to complete the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and start a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering at NAU.
A total of 6 units will be shared between the plans selected from:
OR
Students enrolled at the Flagstaff campus for both undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible to complete the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and start a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering at NAU.
A total of 3 - 6 units will be shared between the plans selected from:
Students accepted into the Accelerated Program should complete the following requirements:
Master's Requirements
This Master degree requires 30 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 30 units:
Graduate-level Mathematics or Statistics (3 units)
Civil and Environmental Engineering Coursework (12 units)
Additional Electives (3 units)
Non-Thesis or Thesis Option - Select one (6 units)
Non-Thesis Option (6 units)
Thesis Option (6 units)
You must complete at least 18 hours of formal coursework, other than such individualized studies as independent study, directed readings, thesis, and research.
Since the Civil and Environmental Engineering MS program emphasizes interdisciplinary topics, students may wish to take courses outside of their primary emphasis area. Some courses may require prior completion of prerequisite courses. Other requirements for Civil and Environmental Engineering Master of Science students include the following:
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.
Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee has been approved for this program. See program fee details. Program fees are subject to change and updated July 1 for the next academic year.