Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Track
Within the BS, MS, and PhD programs in civil engineering, students may elect to focus their studies in the field of environmental and water resources engineering.
Elective coursework and research opportunities are plentiful in areas such as drinking water quality and treatment, groundwater hydraulics, hazardous waste, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, solid waste, water quality and pollution, water resources and supply.
Within the BS program students may choose between a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering.
Within the MS program, students may choose between a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE).
Student researchers have access to cutting-edge facilities, a wide range of advanced instrumentation, and mentorship from award-winning faculty.
Benefits list
BS in Civil with focus in EWRE
While undergraduate Civil Engineering majors begin their experience by taking foundational courses, they have the ability to explore EWRE by taking elective courses in this area in their junior and senior years. There is also a B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering available.
MS in Civil with focus in EWRE
The MS in Civil Engineering is the degree option that should be taken by students with a broad in EWRE. The MS in Environmental Engineering is more closely aligned with the program's roots in process engineering. For more information see the EWRE Graduate Program Handbook.
PhD in Civil with EWRE Focus
A PhD in Civil Engineering gives students the opportunity to obtain the environmental and water resources engineering credentials that are necessary to practice engineering at the highest level. Students have the opportunity to conduct original research tailored to a range of specializations
Application information & deadlines
Program coordinator: Colin Gleason,
Civil Engineering
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