DEGREES The nationally recognized Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers distance learning Masters of Science degrees in three areas: Environmental Science and Engineering This curriculum is designed for students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in the physical or life sciences. Students may select courses in a variety of environmental disciplines.
Civil and Environmental Engineering This curriculum is designed for students with undergraduate engineering degrees. Courses are offered in environmental chemistry, water/ wastewater treatment, water quality management, air quality engineering, solid and hazardous waste management, and public health engineering.
Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering The Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering program is based on two ideas. First, engineers are responsible for life-cycle of the designed system. Second, engineers must be capable of optimizing the total system performance of large-scale public work projects, including their social and environmental impacts, in a way that addresses the critical issues of infrastructure behavior, deterioration science, and structural rehabilitation. As a result, the infrastructure program maintains pedagogical and practical links to Environmental Engineering and Systems Engineering. SUPPORTING COURSES Students participating via distance learning in any of the Department’s graduate degree and certificate programs will be able to complete classes in four major areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering. These include construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, civil infrastructure systems, and advanced transportation systems. Courses in geographical information systems, water/wastewater treatment practices, intelligent transportation systems, infrastructure assessment and rehabilitation, and construction control methods represent typical offerings. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS A Certificate of Advanced Studies program is offered within several areas of study. Students already possessing an M.S. degree or just interested in taking a few courses may apply for a certificate program. Certificates are awarded after successful completion of four graduate level courses in one of the option areas. Students interested in an interdisciplinary M.S. degree may take 4-5 courses from the Civil Engineering Department towards the M.S. in Systems Engineering. STUDENT POPULATION Most Virginia Tech students in the distance learning program are working professionals seeking to update their skills and knowledge. Classes are conveniently scheduled in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate students’ workday schedules. Companies, government, and students recognize advanced education as an attractive investment in human resources. Upgraded skills and proficiencies are vital to competing within the context of the technological revolution and today’s increasingly global economy. FACULTY AND STAFF Full-time faculty are located on the Blacksburg campus and also in Northern Virginia. The faculty contact in Blacksburg is:
William R. Knocke, Ph.D., Professor and Program Coordinator,220-B Patton Hall
Blacksburg VA 24061-0105, E-mail: knocke@vt.edu, Phone: (540)231-6635,
The faculty contact in Northern Virginia is:
Thomas J. Grizzard, P.E., Ph.D. Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Virginia Tech College of Engineering E-mail: grizzard@vt.edu Web: www.cee.vt.edu/people/tgrizzar.html
Civil and Environmental Engineering Program Director, Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 O: (703) 538-8455 FAX: (703) 538-8450
Director, Occoquan Watershed Monitoring Laboratory 9408 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA 20110 O: (703) 361-5606 FAX: (703) 361-7793 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Off campus students must meet the same admission requirements as those for on campus students with some special or exceptional cases. To be admitted, the applicant must possess an appropriate undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. COMMONWEALTH CAMPUS PROGRAM Our Commonwealth Campus Program allows a student who wishes to take only a few courses to enroll as a non-degree student. The requirements are an unofficial transcript and an application to the university. Letters of recommendation and GRE scores are not required for Commonwealth Campus enrollment. Commonwealth Campus students may pursue a degree at a later date and apply up to 12 credits toward an M.S. degree. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What degrees are offered through the Distance Learning Program?
A: M.S. Civil Engineering (two available emphasis areas: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWR) and Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering (TISE)) M.S. Environmental Science and Engineering (Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program)
Q: How many credit hours are required to earn a degree?
A: Thirty credit hours are required for an M.S. degree; twelve credit hours are required for a graduate certificate.
Q: Do I have to hold an undergraduate engineering degree before earning an M.S. degree?
A: No. Students currently possessing a Bachelor degree in one of the sciences can earn the M.S. Environmental Science and Engineering degree.
Q: Do I have to submit GRE scores and official transcripts with my application?
A: No. You can apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School as a Commonwealth Campus Graduate Engineering student without submitting GRE scores or official transcripts. After completing twelve credit hours you will need to convert to degree-seeking status if you wish to continue taking courses. GRE scores and official transcripts will be due at this time.
Q: What is the cost of the program?
A: A tuition and fees chart can be found at http://www.bursar.vt.edu/. Many employers will not only reimburse students for career development but will award a raise for an earned M.S. degree. Check with your human resources department..
Q: How well regarded is the Virginia Tech Civil and Environmental Engineering program?
A: U.S. News and World Reports most recently ranked the graduate program of the Virginia Tech Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering #11 in the United State.
Q: What CEE course are offered through Distance Learning?
A: For a list of Distance Learning courses see, Schedule of CEE Course Offering for CGEP
Q: Are CEE Distance Learning courses “on-line” courses?
A: No. Each course is taught “live” and broadcast to twelve fully interactive sites.
Q: To where do I travel to take a course?
A: For a complete list of Distance Learning sites, see http://www.eng.vt.edu/cgep/receive_sites.php
Q: How can I submit an application?
A: Applications can be made on-line at, http://www.eng.vt.edu/cgep/prospective_students.php |
