Accelerated Dual Degree: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Location(s): Glassboro Campus

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The Accelerated Dual Degree Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering offers students in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department an unparalleled opportunity to fast-track their careers. With just one additional year of coursework, students can earn a master’s degree in civil engineering in addition to their BS degree, setting themselves apart in a competitive job market.

Through our accelerated program, students take 12 credits of graduate-level courses in their final year of undergraduate studies. The remaining 18 credits of coursework can be taken in the summer, fall, and spring semesters. Students benefit from reduced tuition costs because the first 12 credits are covered by the full-time undergraduate tuition. By participating in this program, students gain advanced technical knowledge and develop a comprehensive understanding of CEE principles and practices, giving them a significant edge in their future careers.

Program Requirements

Undergraduate Program Requirements: 120 s.h.

As shown in

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Please consult with your advisor to ensure you have taken all prerequisite courses for the Master’s courses (12 s.h. of graduate courses taken as an undergraduate student).

Accelerated Program Requirements

Required MA Courses taken as an Undergraduate student: 12 s.h.

Consult an advisor to choose courses from the list in the next section

Required MA Courses taken as a Graduate student: 18 s.h.

The Remaining Courses for the Master’s degree are as shown in

Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Total Required Credits for the Entire ADD Program: 138 s.h.

Requirements for Admission:
Students who have completed at least 80 credits of the standard undergraduate curriculum may apply. The undergraduate foundation courses must be completed. Once admitted, students must maintain good standing both as a CEE major and with the requirements for the ADD.

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following requirements:

A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework
Completion of undergrad foundation courses
A recommendation from a faculty member

To apply, the students must meet with the Program Coordinator prior to moving on to the graduate portion of the program. Students who meet the above criteria can complete an application, which includes:

Review the admission and graduation requirements.
Download and complete the ADD Student Agreement and Confirmation Form.
Typed statement of professional goals
A recommendation from a faculty member
Submit the form and statement of professional objectives to the CEE graduate program coordinator.

Requirements for Graduation:
Students must meet requirements for graduation with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and complete all the requirements for the MS in Civil Engineering. The student maintains a 3.0 GPA in graduate coursework with no graduate course grades below B-.

Contingency for Students who do not complete the Master of Science program:
Students who enter the ADD but do not maintain satisfactory progress or who simply choose not to continue pursuing the degree will be allowed to apply up to 6 credits of graduate coursework to the B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering program. If the student “opts out”, any remaining credits needed to complete the 120-hour undergraduate degree will be selected through consultation between the advisor, the program/department, and the student.

Mohammad Jalayer, Ph.D.
Rowan Hall
856.256.5397
jalayer@rowan.edu