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Civil Engineering

Important Note: This is the archived version of the 2012–2014 Graduate Catalog. The information on these pages was archived on August 22, 2012 and will not be updated as requirement and/or program changes are approved.

Admission Requirements Degree Requirements

Mailing Address:
Department of Civil and Materials Engineering (MC 246)
842 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7023

Campus Location: 2067 ERF
Program Codes: 20FS0106MS (MS); 20FS0106PHD (PhD)
Telephone: (312) 996-3411
E-mail: cmegrad@uic.edu
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/cme/cme.html
Head of the Department: Farhad Ansari
Director of Graduate Studies: Ernesto Indacochea

The Department of Civil and Materials Engineering (CME) offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Civil Engineering. Study and research leading to a degree in Civil Engineering is available in the areas of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, structural engineering, structural mechanics, structural health monitoring, sensors and nondestructive testing, earthquake engineering, concrete materials, reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel structures, and transportation engineering.

The department also offers programs leading to degrees in Materials Engineering at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Updated information about the faculty, staff, curriculum and courses is found on the CME home page at the following address http://www.uic.edu/depts/cme/cme.html.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Complete transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

Master of Science

Doctor of Philosophy