CEE-ENG - Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENG)

Engineer in Civil and Environmental Engineering

A student with an M.S. in Civil Engineering may satisfy the requirements of the degree of Engineer in Civil and Environmental Engineering by completing an additional 45 unduplicated course work and research units for a total of 90 quarter units of full-time graduate study (or equivalent part-time graduate study). Engineer candidates must submit an acceptable thesis (12-15 units) and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The program of study must be approved by a faculty member in the department.

CR grades are acceptable only for classes completed in the 5 quarters between Spring 2020 and Summer 2021.

This degree is recommended for those desiring additional graduate education, especially those planning a career in professional practice. The thesis normally should be started in the first quarter of graduate study after the M.S. degree. Programs are offered in the fields of specialization mentioned for the M.S. degree. For students who will continue study toward a CEE Ph.D., the Engineer thesis topic must be significantly different from their doctoral research.

Graduate students who lack adequate background in their area of specialization (e.g., lack a prior degree in civil engineering, if required in their program) or who are not full-time students should expect to be enrolled for more than two years post-B.S. Engineer degree candidates should develop individually tailored expected-progress timetables in consultation with their program advisor.

For graduate students not currently attending Stanford, admission to study for the Engineer degree in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering begins with the office of Grad Admissions.

If you are currently pursuing a graduate degree at Stanford and wish to apply for the Engineer degree program, submit an Application for Post-Masters Study (available in the department office, Y2E2 Room 314). This form is typically filed during your second quarter of graduate study, by January 15, so that your application may be reviewed during the normal graduate admissions cycle. You may apply at a later date if your advisor feels that it is appropriate to do so.

If your master's degree was obtained at another school, you can apply to transfer up to 45 quarter units of residency credit by completing an Application for Transfer Credit for Graduate Work Done Elsewhere.  No units need to be transferred if you hold an M.S. degree from Stanford.

For a statement of University policy on graduate advising, see the "Graduate Advising" section of this bulletin.

The Engineer program is designed for students who plan a career in professional practice but desire a deeper graduate-level education, including the completion of a thesis, than is offered by a master’s degree alone. Engineer students must master the analytical, quantitative, and interpretive skills necessary for successful leadership in their chosen field.