University of Colorado Denver, Civil Engineering

Civil engineering offers careers in the planning, design, construction and management of the built environment. This massive infrastructure of interconnected systems includes buildings, bridges, dams, retaining walls, highways, pipelines, airports, rapid transit lines, wastewater treatment systems, pollution control systems, environmental remediation and reclamation areas and more. Civil engineers are dedicated to improving the quality and safety of our living environment.

Master of science degrees provide expertise in a specific area of civil engineering. The master of science (MS) degree is structured for students who have previously earned an undergraduate degree in engineering.

Students in the master of science degree program can choose from the following specialized areas of study:

  • Environmental and Sustainability Engineering
  • Geomatics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Hydrology and Hydraulics
  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering