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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Degree Level/Code: Doctoral/Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
- Area/Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Graduate School: Graduate School Website / Requirements, Deadlines and Directors
- More Info: Civil and Environmental Engineering Program Information
The Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering is given for distinguished academic accomplishment in which a student displays original scholarship and achievement. To earn the Ph.D., you must exhibit broad mastery of the field by passing a comprehensive examination. You must also prove your ability to design and complete a program of original research by preparing a dissertation that adds to existing knowledge in your field.
Areas of specialization
Our department offers five areas of specialization for civil and environmental engineering students:
- Earthquake and structural engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Pavements and materials engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Environmental engineering
Faculty specialize in a number of research topics within those fields. Please visit our faculty listings for more information on research specialties.
Related Civil and Environmental Engineering Degrees and Programs
- Minor in Civil Engineering
- Minor in Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
- Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact College of Engineering
| Contact Information for College of Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-6925 |
| Fax | (775) 784-4466 |
| engineering@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Scrugham Engineering and Mines
132 |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0256 |
