Joint Program in Coastal Science and Engineering

The educational and research program in coastal science and engineering offered by the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is designed for students from either engineering or science backgrounds.

The program leads to Master's and Ph.D. degrees awarded by the Georgia Tech School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, as well as a Ph.D. minor for students outside of the civil and environmental engineering disciplines.


Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Students seeking this degree must have previously earned a B.S.C.E. or its equivalent.

Course Option Credit Hours
Required Courses in Major Area of Specialization: 18
(Construction Management, Environmental, Geosystems, Structures Mechanics and Materials, Transportation, Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources)
Approved Electives: 12
Total Credit Hours: 30*

Thesis Option Credit Hours
Required Courses in Major Area of Specialization: 12
(Construction Management, Environmental, Geosystems, Structures Mechanics and Materials, Transportation, Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources)
Approved Electives: 12
Thesis: 6
Total Credit Hours: 30**

*21 of the 30 hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher
** 12 of the 24 hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher


Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

Students seeking this degree must have an engineering undergraduate degree.

Special Research Problem Option Credit Hours
Env.E. Core: 12
Env.E. and Other Electives: 15
Special Research Problem (CEE 8950): 3
Total Credit Hours: 30*

Thesis Option Credit Hours
Env.E. Core: 12
Env.E. and Other Electives: 12
Thesis: 6
Total Credit Hours: 30**

*21 of the 30 hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher
**12 of the 24 hours of coursework must be at the 6000 level or higher


Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

The Ph.D. program is offered to students with an excellent academic background and a capacity for independent research. Doctoral students tailor a highly individualized program of study directed toward completion of a dissertation that is expected to make an important contribution in their selected area.

Doctoral degrees are offered in civil engineering and environmental engineering.

After consultation with the appropriate specialty group, the associate chair for graduate programs may grant the applicant admission to the appropriate doctoral program within the School. Applicants must have received an acceptable undergraduate or master's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences from a recognized institution.

Students currently pursuing a Georgia Tech master's degree who wish to continue studies toward the Ph.D. degree must get written approval from the head of the appropriate specialty group. Admission to the Ph.D. program does not constitute admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree.