Civil Engineering (B.S.)/Environmental Engineering (M.ENG.)
Program Overview
Illinois Tech's accelerated master's program combines a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering, allowing students to earn both degrees in five years. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in civil engineering and specialized knowledge in environmental engineering, preparing graduates for careers in water and wastewater engineering, air quality engineering, and waste management. Students must have completed 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Illinois Tech's Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering accelerated master's degree program allows students to pursue advanced studies and complete both degrees in as few as five years. The undergraduate civil engineering program provides breadth in core sub-disciplines (including structures, transportation, and construction management) and depth in at least one area of specialization (at the discretion of the student and academic adviser). Combined with the graduate program in environmental engineering, students will be equipped with a mixed-media foundation and specialized knowledge across the industry, including water and wastewater engineering, air quality engineering, and industrial and hazardous waste engineering and management.
Careers:
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering accelerated master's degree program will prepare students for such careers as:
- Senior environmental engineer
- Water project engineer
- Air quality specialist
Other:
- Students applying to the Accelerated Master's Program must have completed at least 60 credit hours with at least one full semester (12 credit hours) of applicable undergraduate study at the university.
- Students must be at least one full-time semester (12 credit hours) away from undergraduate degree completion in order to apply.
- Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0; however, please consult individual departments for specific minimum GPA requirements.
