Master’s Programs in Civil Engineering

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The Department offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) with specialization in:

• General Option (Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, and Geotechnical Engineering)
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (interdisciplinary programs)
  • Transportation Systems
  • Water and Waste Management

In addition, students can earn a Master of Construction Management (MCM), or a Master of Science in Transportation Systems Management.

Program Requirements

• MS in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering
• 27 units of course work
• MS with 30 or 33 units may require four semesters
• The last four units must be completed at USC
• Four units transferred from another engineering school can be approved for credit by the Department
• Two thirds of the units must be taken at the 500-level or above