Civil Engineering

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Program
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Degree Type
Master of Science

Villanova’s MSCE program is modern, relevant and comprehensive, and is offered with these possible concentrations:

The combination of Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering is formalized in the MS in Water Resources & Environmental Engineering degree; however, students who qualify for the MSCE degree may elect the MSCE degree.

Admission Requirements

Departmental Admission Criteria

  • The applicant must demonstrate the ability to master graduate-level studies. The evaluation is based on a review of the formal application submitted, transcripts from all previous colleges attended, and letters of recommendation.
  • All International applicants (unless he/she has earned a degree from a 4-year US college or university) must also provide evidence of adequate proficiency in the English language determined by:
    • TOEFL or IELTS examination scores

For complete details, refer to the Application Requirements for all graduate level applicants in the College of Engineering.

MSCE Admission Criteria

  • To earn the MSCE degree, the candidate would normally hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program or its equivalent. A candidate with a degree in another engineering or related field is eligible provided he/she can present evidence of proficiency in:
    • Mathematics
    • Basic and engineering science
    • Computer literacy
    • Engineering design consistent with ABET's Criteria for Basic Level Programs
  • In the absence of such evidence, the candidate will be required to complete the undergraduate engineering design courses and their appropriate undergraduate prerequisites, including mathematics and basic science courses consistent with the BSCE program at Villanova. Engineering technology courses cannot be used to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites. The undergraduate courses will be in addition to the graduate courses required for the MSCE degree.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Are undergrad prerequisite courses offered online via Distance Learning?
    We do not offer the undergraduate classes via Distance Learning. These courses are typically day classes.
  2. Are the application requirements the same if a student is only applying for an individual course?
    Yes.
  3. How do I know if a prerequisite course is sufficient?
    If the course is required at another institution’s ABET-accredited BSCE program, then it is sufficient. Otherwise, the student can refer to the Villanova University Course Catalog to match course descriptions or consult with the CEE Department. 

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering (MSCE) program requires:

  • A minimum of 30 earned semester credits of graduate work with a minimum of 21 graduate credits in Civil and Environmental Engineering courses.
  • A Plan of Study must be approved by the advisor and chairperson prior to the completion of the student's first semester of graduate study. For approval, the plan must indicate a topical focus and direction commensurate with a master's degree program. 
  • Students can choose to pursue a thesis or non-thesis track.
Sub-Total Credits
30
Class Schedule

Note: Tentative Civil Engineering Graduate Course Offerings. All scheduled course offerings are subject to change due to instructor availability and other factors. For course descriptions, refer to the Civil Engineering course descriptions.

Total Credits
30