MA/MS in Civil Engineering

This master's program in civil engineering at CU Boulder prepares students to tackle problems in building, construction and the environment. Focus areas span building systems, construction management, environmental engineering and geoenvironmental work, and campus labs include an earthquake simulator used for case-based study. The degree totals 30 credit hours with a B- minimum per course and a 3.00 cumulative average, mostly at the 5000 level or higher. Students choose a thesis route or one of two non-thesis routes, ending in a report or a final exam. Coursework must wrap up within four years of starting, though most finish in one to two years.