Location:

Grand Forks, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Engineering

Program Overview

Program Description:

The mission of the Environmental Engineering Master of Science program is to prepare environmental engineers and environmental engineering scientists for careers in 1) industry or government, and/or 2) doctoral studies in environmental engineering or related fields. This preparation will include advanced coursework in the three core disciplines supporting the field of environmental engineering, namely chemical, civil, and geological engineering, plus additional study and research in specific areas of interest to the student and for which the faculty is qualified to direct and instruct. Goal 1: Students, with the advice of their research advisor and thesis committee, will construct a program of study that meets their individual learning goals and objectives, while fulfilling the qualifications for the M.S. Environmental Engineering degree. Goal 2: Graduates will be proficient researchers, i.e. they will have the skills required to formulate, assess, and document a hypothesis. Goal 3: Graduates will be well prepared for a career in industry and/or doctoral studies in environmental engineering or a related field. The mission of the Environmental Engineering Masters of Engineering program is to prepare environmental engineers for careers in industry or government. This preparation will include advanced coursework in the three core disciplines supporting the field of environmental engineering, namely chemical, civil, and geological engineering, with an emphasis on engineering design, plus work on an environmental engineering design project in specific areas of interest to the student and for which the faculty is qualified to direct and instruct. Goal 1: Students, with the advice of their advisor will construct a program of study that meets their individual learning goals and objectives, while fulfilling the qualifications for the M.Engr. Environmental Engineering degree. Goal 2: Graduates will be proficient at engineering design, with the ability to solve complex environmental engineering problems. Goal 3: Graduates will be well prepared for a career in industry or government in environmental engineering or a related field.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditations at the college, department, or program level.

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.