Blended BS/MS in Civil Engineering
Total units required for Blended BS/MS: 145
Program Description
The Blended BS/MS program in Civil Engineering provides an accelerated route to a graduate professional degree, with simultaneous conferring of both Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Students in the blended program can progress from undergraduate to graduate status without applying for admission through the Office of Graduate Studies. Students are required to complete all requirements for both degrees, including senior project for the Bachelor’s degree.
Admission Requirements
Students majoring in Civil Engineering will be eligible to apply to the program if they meet the following criteria:
- Have completed all lower-division work (including lower- division general education courses and American Institutions courses)
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application Procedures
Students interested in applying to the Blended BS/MS Program should follow the following procedure:
- Students must complete the department application while in undergraduate status.
- Applicants do not need to pay the graduate program application fee.
- Electronic applications will be submitted to the CE Graduate Coordinator for review.
- Upon acceptance to the program, the department will notify the Registrar's Office and the Office of Graduate Studies.
- Upon completion of 120 units that count toward satisfying either the bachelor's or master's requirements in the blended program, the student will need to apply to change to graduate status.
Program of Study
The blended program allows students to double count up to 9 units of graduate level specialization courses both as electives for the B.S. degree and core courses for the M.S. degree, effectively decreasing the summed unit requirements for both degrees.
Students in the blended program are required to select their two M.S. elective courses from the Civil Engineering Department with the approval of an advisor from their area of specialization or the graduate coordinator prior to enrolling in the courses.
Program Requirements
Total number of required units for the Blended BS/MS program in Civil Engineering is 145. Variable units are listed due to variable culminating requirement units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED LOWER DIVISION COURSES (65 Units) | ||
| First Semester First Year | ||
| CE 1 | Civil Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| CE 4 | Engineering Graphics and CAD 1 | 2 |
| CHEM 1E | General Chemistry for Engineering 1 | 4 |
| MATH 30 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| Select two General Education courses | 6 | |
| Second Semester First Year | ||
| CE 9 | Plane and Topographic Surveying | 2 |
| CE 9L | Plane and Topographic Surveying Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 31 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 11A | General Physics: Mechanics 1 | 4 |
| Select two General Education courses | 6 | |
| First Semester Second Year | ||
| ENGR 45 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MATH 45 | Differential Equations for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 11C | General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 1 | 4 |
| Select two General Education courses | 6 | |
| Second Semester Second Year | ||
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| ENGR 30 | Analytic Mechanics: Statics | 3 |
| MATH 35 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 100 | Applied Linear Algebra | |
| Select two General Education courses | 6 | |
| Required Upper Division and Graduate Level Courses (80 Units) 2 | ||
| First Semester Third Year | ||
| CE 101 | Computer Applications in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 110 | Analytic Mechanics - Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 112 | Mechanics Of Materials | 3 |
| ENGR 115 | Statistics For Engineers | 3 |
| ENGR 132 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Second Semester Third Year | ||
| CE 100 | Engineering Geology | 2 |
| CE 130 | Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| CE 130L | Hydraulics Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 150 | Principles of Environmental Engineering | 2 |
| CE 150L | Environmental Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 160 | Introduction to Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| Select one General Education Course | 3 | |
| First Semester Fourth Year | ||
| CE 140 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CE 140L | Transportation Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 151 | Environmental Engineering Practice | 2 |
| CE 170 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
| CE 170L | Soil Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 190 | Civil Engineering Project Skills | 3 |
| Select one MS Specialization Course 3 | 3 | |
| Second Semester Fourth Year | ||
| CE 160L | Structural Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CE 191 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Select one Civil Engineering Elective 3,4 | 3 | |
| Select two MS Specialization Course 3 | 6 | |
| Select one MS Elective 4 | 3 | |
| First Semester Year Five | ||
| CE 200 | Civil Engineering Professional Writing | 3 |
| Select one MS Specialization Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: 5 | 3 | |
| Engineering Analysis I | ||
| Engineering Analysis II | ||
| Engineering Statistics | ||
| Second Semester Year Five | ||
| Select one MS Specialization courses | 3 | |
| Select up to one MS Elective course 4, 6 | 0 - 3 | |
| Select one of the following CE 500 requirements: 6 | 3 - 6 | |
| Plan A | ||
| Master's Thesis (3 or 6 units) Approval by the faculty thesis advisor and by a second faculty or an expert in the area of study is required. The thesis must comply with University standards for format and is filed in the University Library. The Master's Thesis should be the written product of a systematic study of a significant problem. It identifies the problem, states the major assumptions, explains the significance of the undertaking, sets forth the sources for and methods of gathering information, analyze the data, and offers a conclusion or recommendation. The finished product evidences originality, critical and independent thinking, appropriate organization and format, and thorough documentation. The work should be associated with engineering research or innovation. No more than 3 units may be awarded for a topic directly related to a topic studied of CE 299. A public presentation is required. | ||
| Plan B | ||
| Master's Project (3 or 6 units) Approval by the faculty thesis advisor and by a second faculty or an expert in the area of study is required. A Master's Project should be a significant undertaking appropriate to the engineering profession. It evidences originality and independent thinking, appropriate form and organization, and rationale. It is described and summarized in a written report that includes a discussion of the project's significance, objectives, methodology and a conclusion or recommendation. The work should be associated with practical engineering applications. The report must comply with University standards for format and will be filed in the University Library. No more than 3 units may be awarded for a topic directly related to a topic studied for CE 299. A public presentation is required. | ||
| Plan C | ||
| Directed Study with Comprehensive Exam (3 units). Approval of one faculty member is required for Directed Study. The comprehensive examination is administered by a committee of three faculty members. A written report and a public presentation are required on the directed study. The format of the comprehensive examination can be written, oral, or both. | ||
| Total Units | 145 | |
- 1
Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
- 2
Students must complete all lower division preparation before applying for the Blended BS/MS in Civil Engineering
- 3
At least two of the four courses with this superscript must be design electives (denoted with superscript 7).
- 4
Electives should be chosen from the list of courses in consultation with a faculty advisor from the MS Specialization area.
- 5
With advisor approval. Students pursuing an emphasis in Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or Transportation Engineering must take ENGR 203. Students pursuing an emphasis in Structural Engineering must take ENGR 201 or ENGR 202.
- 6
Total required units for the MS degree is 30. Variable units are listed due to variable culminating requirement units. If 3 units of culminating requirement (CE 500) are selected, 6 units of MS electives are required, and vice versa.
- 7
Indicates a Design elective.
MS Specialization Courses
Units required: 15 -- a minimum of 12 units must be taken from one of the following five areas of specialization. Up to 3 units can be satisfied by 200 level coursework (not including CE 299) outside the chosen area of specialization.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | ||
| Groundwater Hydrology 7 | ||
| Environmental Quality Processes I | ||
| Environmental Quality Processes II | ||
| Environmental Quality Processes III | ||
| Water Quality Management | ||
| Transport of Chemicals in Soil Systems | ||
| Systems Analysis of Resources Development | ||
| Geotechnical Engineering | ||
| Advanced Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering I 7 | ||
| Advanced Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering II 7 | ||
| Geotechnical Modeling | ||
| Ground Modification Engineering 7 | ||
| Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 7 | ||
| Geosynthetics 7 | ||
| Structural Engineering | ||
| Matrix Structural Analysis | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Nonlinear Structural Analysis | ||
| Advanced Steel Design 7 | ||
| Advanced Design in Reinforced Concrete 7 | ||
| Dynamics and Earthquake Response of Structures | ||
| Structural Systems for Buildings 7 | ||
| Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Design 7 | ||
| Transportation Engineering | ||
| Analysis and Control of Traffic Systems | ||
| Transportation Planning | ||
| Traffic Flow Theory | ||
| Advanced Transportation Facility Design 7 | ||
| Pavement Design 7 | ||
| Geosynthetics 7 | ||
| Water Resources Engineering | ||
| Water Resources Planning 7 | ||
| Hydrometeorology 7 | ||
| Groundwater Hydrology 7 | ||
| Advanced Engineering Hydraulics | ||
| Hydrologic Modeling | ||
| Systems Analysis of Resources Development | ||
Civil Engineering Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Design Electives | ||
| Design of Urban Water and Sewer Systems 7 | ||
| Traffic Analysis and Design 7 | ||
| Geometric Design of Highways 7 | ||
| Open Channel Hydraulics 7 | ||
| Stormwater Management 7 | ||
| Design of Water Quality Control Processes 7 | ||
| Structural Steel Design 7 | ||
| Reinforced Concrete Design 7 | ||
| Masonry Design 7 | ||
| Prestressed Concrete Design 7 | ||
| Timber Design 7 | ||
| Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering 7 | ||
| Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 7 | ||
| Technical Electives | ||
| Hydrology | ||
| Groundwater Engineering | ||
| Transportation Systems | ||
| Geoenvironmental Engineering | ||
| Seismic Behavior of Structures | ||
| Introduction to GIS in Civil Engineering | ||
| Concrete Technology | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
MS Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | ||
| Design of Urban Water and Sewer Systems 7 | ||
| Stormwater Management 7 | ||
| Design of Water Quality Control Processes 7 | ||
| Geoenvironmental Engineering | ||
Any Environmental Engineering Specialization Course | ||
| Geotechnical Engineering | ||
| Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering 7 | ||
| Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 7 | ||
Any 200 level Civil Engineering Course | ||
| Structural Engineering | ||
| Structural Steel Design 7 | ||
| Reinforced Concrete Design 7 | ||
| Masonry Design 7 | ||
| Timber Design 7 | ||
Any Structural Engineering Specialization Course | ||
| Transportation Engineering | ||
| Traffic Analysis and Design 7 | ||
| Transportation Systems | ||
| Geometric Design of Highways 7 | ||
| Introduction to GIS in Civil Engineering | ||
| Any Transportation Engineering Specialization Course | ||
| Water Resources Engineering | ||
| Hydrology | ||
| Groundwater Engineering 7 | ||
| Design of Urban Water and Sewer Systems 7 | ||
| Open Channel Hydraulics 7 | ||
Any Water Resources Engineering Specialization Course | ||
Opt-Out Option
Students who wish to opt out after completing all other B.S. major requirements except their CE electives may do so and the graduate specialization courses will count as the electives required in the regular undergraduate program. The total number of units required (124) for the B.S. degree will be the same as for students who are not in the blended program.