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ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Thank you for your consideration of the Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) online program.
I encourage you to take this opportunity to deepen your technical expertise by working with OHIOs
dynamic mix of professional faculty, highly esteemed researchers, and state-of-the-art technologies.
Todays top performing companies are seeking masters-level engineers who have earned the advanced
knowledge to research, design, develop and test a range of civil infrastructure applications. We know this
because many of our graduates work for those companies.
Why the Russ College? Not only do we have a longstanding reputation for engineering excellence, with
world class faculty, cutting edge-facilities and graduates who go on to become leaders in their felds,
were also proud to be the frst to articulate and commit to the ideal that we create for good. We develop
sustainable solutions that make our world a better place.
With each new research project whether its developing perpetual pavement with a lifespan of 25
years or cleaning acid mine drainage and producing iron paint pigment for sale our faculty and students
continue to innovate solutions that improve our lives.
For more than 200 years, OHIO has prepared engineers with the skills and education to make a difference.
Today, our grads work in leading companies on advanced engineering concepts, transforming lives as well
as industries.
I hope youll take a look at the following pages for additional information regarding the MSCE online
program. If you have any questions about our program, just call your Enrollment Advisor at 1-877-273-1291.
Sincerely,
R. Guy Riefer, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Program Director, Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Why OHIO?
At Ohio Universitys Russ College, youll stay current as a civil
engineer by learning how to address forces such as globalization,
sustainability requirements and emerging technology that
necessitate innovative engineering solutions.
Join us now to begin a rigorous and relevant education
experience. The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering
program is a unique opportunity to join our longstanding
learning environment and earn a credible degree from an
institution known for translating knowledge into creative
solutions with far-reaching impact.
We hope that your life changes as a result of what you learn at
the Russ College, so that when you graduate, youll be prepared
to do work that changes the world. We invite you to become an
engineer who creates for good.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Overview
Choose a specialization in environmental engineering,
structural engineering, or transportation engineering.
Complete the fexible MSCE program 100 percent online and
stay active in your current career.
Learn from a faculty of experienced engineers in a diverse
range of specialties.
Enroll without taking the GRE if you qualify. Contact an
Enrollment Advisor for details.
Civil engineers undertake some of the most
critical tasks in building our civilizations. In
the 21st century, civil engineering remains a
vital component of raising our global societys
quality of life and maintaining our planets
ecological balance.
Ohio Universitys online Master of Science
in Civil Engineering (MSCE) program is an
advanced program that meets the growing
needs of civil engineering professionals who
are actively defning our world while helping to
satisfy the growing demand for leaders in the
feld of civil engineering.
Ready to get started or have questions?
Call 1-877-273-1291 to speak with an
Enrollment Advisor today.
Create
for Good.
Curriculum
Designed for working professionals who want to expand
their technical expertise and leadership skills, the online
Master of Science in Civil Engineering program consists
of 32 total credit hours over fve semesters with fve
core and six specialization courses. The program can be
completed in 20 months, entirely online; no campus-
based residencies are required. Students choose from
three specializations: environmental engineering,
structural engineering, and transportation engineering.
CORE COURSES CREDITS
CE 5170 Construction Planning and Scheduling 3
CE 5200 Finite Elements 3
EMGT 6010 Engineering Writing 3
EMGT 6300 Project Management 4
CE 6915 Seminar 1
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION COURSES CREDITS
CE 5430 Open Channel Hydraulics 3
CE 6500 Chemical Fate and Transport 3
CE 6530 Environmental Geotechnology 3
CE 6550 Advanced Water Treatment 3
CE 6560 Advanced Wastewater Treatment 3
CE 6610 Environmental Analysis of Transportation Systems 3
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION COURSES CREDITS
CE 5350 Advanced Steel Design 3
CE 5380 Prestressed Concrete Design 3
CE 5830 Pavement Design 3
CE 6320 Structural Dynamics 3
CE 6340 Bridge Engineering 3
CE 6620 Transportation Design 3
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION COURSES CREDITS
CE 5830 Pavement Design 3
CE 6340 Bridge Engineering 3
CE 6610 Environmental Analysis of Transportation Systems 3
CE 6620 Transportation Design 3
CE 6630 Highway Safety and Risk Assessment 3
CE 6670 Traffc Parameters 3
Total: 32 credit hours
*Curriculum is subject to change.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET-
accredited program (applicants for admission from non-accredited
programs, with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0, or with a non-CE
major in a related area, will be reviewed more carefully).
GPA Guidelines
3.0/4.0 in BS in CE from ABET-accredited university
no GRE required
2.5/4.0 in BS in CE from ABET-accredited university
GRE scoring in 25% upper percentile in quantitative; or 5
years experience in CE profession; or PE in CE; or other
graduate degrees (e.g., JD, MBA); or 3.0/4.0 in 12 hours of
other graduate coursework
3.0/4.0 in terminal degree from non CE degree
minimum coursework completed
10 years experience in CE profession
GRE required for some applicants.
For international students, a score of at least 88 on the TOEFL iBT
(570 paper-based) or a 7.0 on the 9-band scale of the IELTS test.
About the Russ College at Ohio University
Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across the traditional
engineering spectrum and in technology disciplines such as aviation,
computer science, and engineering technology and management, the
Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College goes beyond technical education
to produce meta-engineers and technologists who are poised to lead
and infuence the world around them.
The Russ College was frst to articulate and commit to the ideal that
engineers and technologists create for good, whereby our students,
faculty and researchers work together to improve the human
condition and make a sustainable mark on the world via a curriculum
focused on collaboration and student professional development.
World-class research in avionics engineering is an ongoing focus, with
strategic research in transportation infrastructure, energy and the
environment, and bioengineering. Named for alumnus Fritz Russ and
his wife, Dolores, the College is home of the National Academy of
Engineering Russ Prize, the top bioengineering prize in the world.
For more information, visit www.ohio.edu/engineering.
Accreditation
The B.S. degree program in Civil Engineering
at the Russ College is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of
ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Ohio University is fully accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has ranked
Ohio University among the nations Best
National Universities and for Best Online
Programs for graduate engineering.
Ready to positively impact the world with an
online Master of Science in Civil Engineering?
Call 1-877-273-1291 to speak with an
Enrollment Advisor today.