Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Transportation Engineering (Thesis)

University of Maine

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis options) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Areas of study at both the masters and doctoral levels include Structural Engineering and Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Coastal Engineering and Water Resources Engineering.In addition, the department offers a 4 Plus 1 Masters of Engineering (ME) degree in ''Water and Environment.'' Up to nine credits as approved by the graduate committee may be carried over from a previous degree. A minimum of 15 credits must be from Environmental Engineering, Hydrological Engineering, or Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering. In addition, a minimum of 12 credits must be at 500 level.Research includes the application of innovative analytical methods to solve transportation problems involving safety analysis, planning and transportation systems.