Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Program Overview

Villanova University's PhD program in Civil and Environmental Engineering emphasizes research excellence and prepares students for careers in academia, industry, and government. The program offers coursework in geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering, and features a professional development program for doctoral students. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to become highly qualified engineering scholars and leaders in their field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Villanova University's College of Engineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The program emphasizes excellence, innovation, and integrity in research, scholarship, and education. Its purpose is to educate highly qualified engineering scholars for academia, industry, and government.

Outline:

Coursework:

Doctoral candidates take courses and pursue research projects reflecting the specialties of the department's faculty, including:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

Teaching:

The College of Engineering has a unique professional development program for doctoral students, which reflects Villanova's commitment to high quality teaching and close attention to the student, as well as development of the whole person. Based on the student's area of professional interest, two tracks are available: Academic Scholars and Industry Scholars. Each offers the option to pursue a corresponding certificate. In addition, Villanova's Career Center recognizes and supports the unique career needs of graduate students as they pursue new academic and career goals. Tailored advising and guidance are available as well as online resources that use the latest technology to network, polish resumes, job search, prepare for interviews, and more.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academia, industry, and government. Some potential career paths include:

• Professor
• Researcher
• Engineer
• Consultant
• Project Manager