Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, PhD
Biochemistry, Build, Environment, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydrology, Transportation Engineer, approved for STEM-OPT extension, building, engineeringgrad, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), structures, sustainability
The faculty in civil, environmental and sustainable engineering offer a graduate program leading to the PhD in civil, environmental and sustainable engineering.
A broad range of theoretical and experimental research programs have been established in civil and environmental engineering to prepare graduate students for careers in professional practice and research. These programs are constantly evolving with the changes in society and the profession, and many are transdisciplinary in nature.
The pattern of coursework applicable to the degree is potentially unique for each student, although it must conform to the general guidelines for subject matter content for the degree, as authorized here and in the program's graduate handbook.
Students are admitted to one of the following specialty areas in engineering:
- environmental
- geotechnical
- hydrosystems
- structural
- sustainable
- transportation
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 36 months. This OPT work authorization term may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing the degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
All candidates for the doctorate are required to complete 84 approved graduate credit hours; of these, 30 credit hours can be from the previously awarded master's degree. Additional graduate credit work may be assigned by the graduate supervisory committee, depending on the background of the candidate. The graduate credit hours must include a minimum of 12 credit hours of research and 12 credit hours of dissertation work. This degree program also requires written and oral comprehensive examinations and approval of the dissertation prospectus for the student to be eligible for doctoral candidacy. After entering candidacy, the student completes the research and writes and successfully defends a dissertation. A final oral examination in the defense of the dissertation work is required for all students.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in engineering or a closely related master's degree program from a regionally accredited institution. Exceptionally qualified students with a bachelor's degree may be admitted to the doctoral program.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- GRE scores
- three letters of recommendation
- a resume
- a personal statement
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Those seeking a teaching assistantship must demonstrate proficiency in spoken English with a score of 55 or better on the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit or a score of 26 on the speaking portion of the TOEFL.
A student whose undergraduate or master's degree is not in civil engineering is required to take appropriate undergraduate or graduate courses as deficiency courses in order to establish a base of knowledge in the discipline. Deficiencies for admission to the program are specified at the time of admission, and details can be obtained from the graduate studies section of the program's website.
Prospective students should note that GRE scores are used in the admission decision. The average scores for those admitted to the graduate programs over the last five years were 732 for MS or MSE and 751 for PhD (GRE General Test) or 157 for MS or MSE and 159 for PhD (GRE revised General Test) in the quantitative section; 1203 for MS or MSE and 1239 for PhD (GRE General Test) or 308 for MS or MSE and 311 for PhD (GRE revised General Test) as combined quantitative and verbal scores. More information regarding how to send official GRE scores to Graduate Admission Services can be found on the FAQ page. ASU does not accept the GRE® General Test at home edition.
Students' credentials for admission are evaluated by the graduate program chair and a committee chaired by the specialty area coordinator.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 01/01 | Priority |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Priority |
Graduates in professional practice become civil engineers who typically focus on large projects such as buildings, bridges, subway systems, dams and water supply networks. Graduates also go into research and higher education.
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program
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CAVC 437
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480-965-0595
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
