Civil Engineering

Degree Overview

In this course work only, professional degree program focused on water resources, you will explore topics including hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, environmental engineering, and water resources planning and management. Courses provide you with an understanding of modern design, testing, and analysis techniques with a practice-oriented focus. Colorado State University houses the Colorado Water Institute and is a leader in water-related issues throughout the state and the region.

Offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this civil engineering program is focused on enhancing the expertise of working professionals. Engineers who want to further their careers with industrial firms and governmental agencies or those who want to pursue a career in private practice should consider this degree.

With this degree you will master concepts in:

• Water control and measurement,
• Physical and engineering hydrology,
• Water resources planning, management, and systems analysis,
• Environmental monitoring,
• Geographic information systems (GIS),
• Infrastructure management and security, and
• Linear programming and network flows.

Download the Civil Engineering brochure (PDF) for program highlights.

Degree Benefits

By completing this flexible and convenient graduate degree, you will be closer to achieving your future goals without sacrificing your current responsibilities and commitments. There are many benefits to completing this online degree program:

• Colorado State University is one of a few institutions in the world offering an online degree in Civil Engineering with a water resources focus.
• The program will give you the skills and knowledge to handle new engineering problems that arise from our industrial-oriented society.
• Flexibility within the program will allow you to complete the degree while maintaining current employment or provide you with the ability to travel while enrolled.
• Interact and network with others in your industry across the nation and around the world.
• Gain cutting-edge knowledge about water resources that can be applied immediately to your career.

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Some of the benefits of earning this degree from Colorado State University include:

• CSU's Civil Engineering master’s degree program was designated a 2009 Best Buy by GetEducated.com. A "Best Buy" designation indicates that our programs have been reviewed and judged to offer a high quality distance degree to a national audience at tuition rates well below the national average.
• Learn from highly qualified Colorado State University faculty members who are experts in their fields.
• Fit your classes around your needs and your schedule with the flexibility of online learning. You also can choose the order that your courses are taken because there is no set sequence to complete the degree.
• Earn the same accredited degree and receive a Colorado State University diploma identical to that given to on-campus students.
• Learn anywhere and anytime and still receive many of the benefits of being an on-campus student.
• Attend the graduation ceremony in person and participate in the on-campus graduation ceremony. You can also view a live online streaming video of the graduation ceremony.