About
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Construction (CEEC) at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ offers a number of areas of engineering leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Civil and Environmental Engineering. Specific areas of engineering that are currently available include Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources/Environmental. The PhD degree in chosen area is awarded based on the scholarly contribution provided by the candidate in his/her area of research. It is expected that the PhD candidate should demonstrate in depth knowledge in the subject matter of his/her chosen area of expertise. PhD students should follow the graduate rules and milestones of the program mentioned in CEEC Graduate Student Handbook.
Available Options
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Post-Bachelor's Track
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Post-Master's Track
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
The student learning outcomes are:
- Demonstrate knowledge in the chosen area of their expertise (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources/environmental).
- Acquire and apply appropriate research methodology to solve contemporary engineering problems related to the area of their expertise.
- Demonstrate an ability to generate, collect, compile, and interpret research data.
- Demonstrate that the dissertation contributes new and significant knowledge towards the area of expertise.
- Demonstrate technical communication skills.
Career Possibilities
The Ph.D. in Civil Engineering prepares the students to become university professors, Ph.D. level researchers in public or private research institutions, or advanced design engineers in the areas of construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, or water resource/environmental engineering.
Requirements
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Doctor of Philosophy - Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Mohamed Kaseko, Ph.D.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction offers a well-rounded education in areas ranging from environmental engineering to water resources. Our mission is to develop and advance knowledge, serve the community and the profession in civil and environmental engineering, and prepare students to stand out in the competitive workforce and excel in industry.
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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
The College of Engineering provides students a well-rounded foundation in several engineering disciplines for a successful career in engineering and computer science. Through the hands-on, experiential education experience we offer, students are enabled to achieve excellence in their respective fields.