The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department offers coursework and research leading to the MSE and PhD degrees. The PhD program is offered jointly with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Research performed by the civil engineering faculty emphasizes state-of-the-art technology and is geared largely toward space-based applications. The philosophy and unique qualifications of the faculty afford graduate students opportunities for advanced work in structural engineering and structural materials, geotechnical engineering, engineering mechanics, environmental engineering, hydraulics and hydrologic processes, transportation planning, intelligent transportation systems, experimental mechanics/applied optics and natural hazard mitigation.

Under a cooperative agreement, several courses are co-listed and jointly taught by civil and mechanical engineering faculty so that a variety of courses can be offered on a regular basis. Courses are also available by the Intercampus Interactive Telecommunications System (IITS) from faculty at UAB, USA, and UA. Financial support is available at attractive levels for qualified students in the form of assistantships. Graduate Co-op positions are also available with many local research and industrial organizations. UAH has the intellectual and social environment to provide a well-rounded, high technology oriented degree. The MSE degree granted by the department is equivalent to those available in traditional civil and environmental engineering programs.