MS in Civil Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham

This program at UAB focuses on infrastructure demands, including roads, buildings, dams, air quality, wastewater treatment, and traffic patterns. It aims to equip students with the engineering, design, and planning background necessary to lead in civil engineering fields. To tailor the education to individual interests and career goals, students can select from four concentrations: construction engineering management, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. The program includes options for thesis or non-thesis pathways, with an emphasis on research, design, or sustainable engineering. Graduates are required to pass a comprehensive exam and defend their research project or thesis to complete their degree. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn certificates in specialized areas such as environmental, structural, sustainable, and transportation engineering, enhancing their expertise and employability.