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preparation in a related field, such as biology for
environmental engineering, mathematics for
structural engineering, or fluid mechanics for water
resources engineering, may be required to take such
course work in addition to their graduate program
of study.
A written thesis is required for the M.S. degree
program, and up to two of the seven courses
required in Civil and Environmental Engineering
may be taken as Master’s thesis research. Students
are expected to form a thesis committee and present
a thesis proposal to their committee within twelve
(12) months of entering the M.S. program. The
thesis committee should be composed of at least
three members, with the chair being the student’s
advisor within the Department. One of the
committee members may be from outside the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
As part of the degree program, the master’s
candidate must complete a written thesis, which
must be defended orally and approved by the
committee.
The outcomes for the M.S. graduate program
are: (1) an ability to apply knowledge of technical
skills when working in one of the Civil and
Environmental Engineering tracks (Environmental
Health, Environmental Engineering and Water
Resources, Geosystems Engineering, and Structural
Engineering and Mechanics); (2) an ability to
conduct and assess research, with mentorship,
related to topics in a sub-discipline of Civil and
Environmental Engineering; (3) written and verbal
communication of research and technical results.
For more information, please refer to the CEE
website: http://engineering.tufts.edu/cee.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
The Master of Engineering program provides a
practice-oriented alternative to the Master of
Science programs offered by the Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering. It responds
to the need to provide engineering students with
advanced level expertise in a civil and environmental
engineering specialty, some technical breadth in
a related specialty, and familiarity with engineering
tools used by the profession. The program is
designed for individuals who desire to pursue a
career in engineering practice within the private or
public sector. We strongly encourage continuing
education by engineering practitioners on a
part-time basis. The program provides substantial
technical depth beyond the Bachelor’s degree.
The outcomes for the M.Eng. graduate program
are: (1) an ability to apply knowledge of technical
skills when working in one of the Civil and
Environmental Engineering tracks (Environmental
Health, Environmental Engineering and Water
Resources, Geosystems Engineering, and Structural
Engineering and Mechanics); (2) an ability to use
both engineering tools and management tools
acquired during M.Eng. study when practicing in
Civil and Environmental Engineering; (3) engagement
in life-long learning related to the technical
discipline.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Water: Systems, Science and Society (WSSS)
The Water: Systems, Science and Society (WSSS)
graduate program was established to provide the
interdisciplinary perspectives and tools to manage
water related problems throughout the world.
Students participating in the WSSS program must
enroll in and fulfill the requirements of a graduate
degree within one of the participating schools to
ensure a strong knowledge base in their chosen
field. WSSS students take courses in three of four
core areas and participate in cross-cutting seminars.
Students in the Research Track work on interdisciplinary,
problem-focused projects in one of six
research areas. Students in the Practicum Track
complete a Professional Interdisciplinary Experience
and participate in a special WSSS Research
Practicum.
The WSSS requirements are completed in
addition to the student’s degree requirements, but
through the use of electives and co-listed courses,
the WSSS program usually will not add significant
time to a graduate degree program. Upon satisfactory
completion of these activities, students receive
a Certificate in Water: Systems, Science, and
Society as well as their graduate degree. Details of
the program are available at the WSSS website:
http://www.tufts.edu/water/about.html.
Bioengineering (M.S. and M.Eng.)
The Bioengineering program provides a broad
engineering and biotechnology curriculum, while
offering a focus on a specific engineering track that
best fits students’ interests and career objectives.
The bioengineering master’s program has six tracks:
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