About Online Learning at Wentworth:
Online learning for graduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a flexible and accessible educational experience, allowing students to engage with coursework, faculty, and peers from anywhere in the world. This model leverages a digital platform to deliver high-quality collaborative, faculty-led opportunities, accommodating those who need to balance their studies with other professional or personal commitments.
Online Synchronous Learning
Synchronous online learning for graduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology involves real-time virtual classes where students and professors interact simultaneously, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment. This model provides a structured schedule similar to traditional on-campus classes, offering live lectures, discussions, and group work, while still providing the convenience and accessibility of online education.
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Graduate Degree Options
The master’s program in Civil Engineering combines professional experience with graduate level civil engineering principles. The program offers flexible timelines (part-time and full-time options) and can be completed within one year.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering is regarded as a thesis and research-based degree program. Students that obtain the M.S. degree are well prepared for positions in innovative aspects of professional engineering or for continuing their education in a Ph.D. program. Students focus their studies and their coursework by obtaining a concentration in geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, or construction engineering. A curriculum will be mapped out with the graduate advisor and subdiscipline advisor.
Learn by Doing
At Wentworth, we value hands-on, experiential learning opportunities which provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a practicing, professional civil engineer. As a student in the master's program in Civil Engineering program, you will develop a well-rounded set of new skills and competencies including computer simulation for civil engineering and sustainable engineering design, as well as the latest tools and techniques in design and implementation. Plus, you will learn essential project management and problem-solving skills in demand by many of today’s leading employers. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take the civil professional engineering (PE) licensure exam and launch your career as a professional civil engineer.
Flexible and Convenient
The master's program in Civil Engineering provides a flexible academic environment. We offer a variety of courses, including several interdisciplinary and interdepartmental options. This variety, combined with the option to attend full-time or part-time allows you to customize your graduate program.
Interested students may select a concentration that meets their needs and interests including
- Construction Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
Students can also supplement their coursework with interdisciplinary electives that address contemporary issues in the field.
Civil Engineers in the World
- $115K median annual salary, 2019, American Society of Civil Engineers
- +$14K median annual salary for those with a master’s degree, American Society of Civil Engineers
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Wentworth Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
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Total credits required: 30 credits
The program has both thesis and non-thesis option with 30 required credit hours.
Thesis Option
Course List Course Title Credits Select 24 credits from the following list of CIVE courses CIVE7000 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 3 CIVE7200 SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE 3 CIVE7275 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 3 CIVE7300 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS & SAFETY 3 CIVE7375 CONTAMINANT FATE AND TRANSPORT 3 CIVE7500 ADVANCED FOUNDATION ENGINEERING 3 CIVE7575 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROCESSES 3 CIVE7600 ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN 3 CIVE8100 ENGINEERING MODELING & ANALYSIS 3 CIVE8250 ENGINEERING ESTIMATING & SCHEDULING 3 CIVE8400 HIGHWAY DESIGN & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 3 CIVE8550 SITE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 3 CIVE8700 BRIDGE DESIGN 3 And complete the following two courses: ENGR7100 THESIS I 3 ENGR7200 THESIS II 3 Non-Thesis Option
Course List Course Title Credits Select 30 credits from the following list of CIVE courses CIVE7000 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 3 CIVE7200 SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE 3 CIVE7275 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 3 CIVE7300 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS & SAFETY 3 CIVE7375 CONTAMINANT FATE AND TRANSPORT 3 CIVE7500 ADVANCED FOUNDATION ENGINEERING 3 CIVE7575 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROCESSES 3 CIVE7600 ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN 3 CIVE8100 ENGINEERING MODELING & ANALYSIS 3 CIVE8250 ENGINEERING ESTIMATING & SCHEDULING 3 CIVE8400 HIGHWAY DESIGN & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 3 CIVE8550 SITE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 3 CIVE8700 BRIDGE DESIGN 3 ENGR7000 MASTER PROJECT 3 Note: Other graduate courses may be substituted with the approval of an associate dean from the School of Engineering.
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