4+1 Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Program Overview
The 4+1 Master of Science in Civil Engineering program at UMass Amherst is an accelerated program that allows students to earn both a BS and MS in five years. Students are eligible to apply during their junior year and can choose to specialize in one of four areas: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering and Mechanics, or Transportation Engineering. The program aims to prepare students for the workforce by providing them with specialized knowledge in their chosen area.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The 4+1 Master of Science in Civil Engineering program is an accelerated program that allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) degree in a total of five years. Students are eligible to apply during the spring of their junior year as an undergraduate studying civil engineering. The program aims to prepare students for the workforce by providing them with specialized knowledge in one of four program areas:
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering and Mechanics
- Transportation Engineering
Other:
- The program is offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the UMass Amherst College of Engineering.
- The CEE department also awards MS and PhD degrees.
