Michigan Technological University — Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

http://www.cee.mtu.edu/peacecorps

Program Type:

Master's International

Department:

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Degrees Awarded:

Civil Engineering (MS), Environmental Engineering (MS)

Admissions Deadlines:

No specific deadline

Admissions Cycle:

Rolling

Program Start:

Typically fall

Program Founded:

December, 1997

Benefits

One credit hour will be awarded for each academic term served in Peace Corps, including Summer (7 total, out of 30 needed for the master's degree); tuition costs for credits earned through Peace Corps service are not paid by the student, some financial aid in the form of research and teaching positions is available on a competitive basis. All students receive in-state tuition rates. Competitive scholarships exist as well.

Description

Michigan Technological University offers a Master's of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. The degree requires two semesters of course work totaling 21 semester units of academic study prior to Peace Corps service. Students can opt for either a thesis tract or research report tract. Students take technical and non-technical coursework to prepare for their Peace Corps assignment and also have electives available for their particular area of interest (i.e., environmental, water resources, transporation/materials, structural, geotechnical, construction management).

Requirements

ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering is recommended; GRE score is required. Non-engineering degree applicants can be accepted into the program but typically require one to two semesters of "make-up" course work in order to meet engineering accreditation requirements.

For inquiries about Master's International, call 855.855.1961 x1812.