Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

With a graduate degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T, you will gain the knowledge and skills to Change the World. Through scientific discovery and engineering invention, our graduates revitalize the nation’s built and natural environments. They design and construct bridges, skyscrapers, transportation and water supply systems. Many of them also make remarkable contributions in business. The department offers specialization in architectural engineering, construction engineering management, environmental, geotechnical, materials, structural and water resources engineering. All of the department’s programs prepare graduates to provide leadership in their careers by providing a strong foundation in the fundamental and applied engineering principles. Program faculty have diverse backgrounds including civil, environmental, mechanical, aerospace, architectural, and chemical engineering. All programs include strong design and research components, while having the flexibility to tailor curricula to individual needs. Faculty in all programs collaborate extensively with faculty and researchers from other departments, at Missouri S&T and elsewhere. The Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department’s motto is “Change the World,” and through our cutting edge educational programs and research, our graduates are well prepared to meet that goal.The doctor of engineering degree, like the doctor of philosophy degree, represents the highest attainable educational level in engineering study and practice. This degree is awarded to candidates who have pursued a broad program of study, completed an acceptable engineering internship, passed all prescribed examinations, submitted satisfactory practice-oriented dissertation, and met all graduation requirements described here. The D.E. degree requires a minimum of 90 graduate credit hours.

Letters of recommendation (general requirements listed below, individual programs may vary) 0 for non-thesis master’s programs 2 for thesis master’s programs 3 for PhD and DE programs Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university’s registrar's office. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future. A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program A resume or curriculum vitae.