COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of New Haven provides a flexible and professionally focused curriculum that allows students to specialize in structural design, infrastructure systems, sustainability, construction engineering, and advanced civil engineering technologies. The 30-credit STEM-designated program combines required technical areas with a broad selection of electives to help students develop expertise in modern infrastructure analysis, inspection, design, resilience, and construction management. Students must complete one required design course, one inspection course, and one computer-aided engineering course. Design course options include Highway Engineering, Structural Concrete Design, Structural Steel Design, Bridge Design, Building Design, and Foundation Design and Construction. Inspection-focused courses include Bridge Inspection, Building Inspection and Maintenance, Introduction to Infrastructure Inspection, and Construction Inspection and Monitoring, providing practical knowledge of infrastructure evaluation, safety assessment, and maintenance strategies. The required computer-aided component develops technical modeling and digital engineering skills through courses such as Computer-aided Structural Design or Computer Applications in Civil Engineering. In addition to these core requirements, students complete 21 elective credits selected from advanced civil engineering topics. Electives cover structural systems, transportation engineering, sustainable infrastructure, construction methods, computer-aided drafting, building information modeling, environmental design, resilience engineering, entrepreneurship, and research. Specialized courses such as Prestressed Concrete Design, Advanced Structural Analysis, Sustainable Urban Planning, Green Building Design and Materials, Infrastructure Protection and Resilience, and Design for Environment allow students to tailor the degree toward career interests in infrastructure modernization and sustainable development. Research and experiential learning opportunities are available through Research Project, Independent Study, Seminar, Internship-style activities, and Thesis I and II options. The curriculum emphasizes advanced engineering design, analytical problem-solving, infrastructure management, sustainability practices, and digital engineering technologies widely used in industry. Graduates are prepared for leadership and technical roles in structural engineering firms, transportation agencies, infrastructure consulting companies, construction management organizations, environmental engineering sectors, and public works departments. The combination of design, inspection, sustainability, and computer-aided engineering training makes the program especially valuable for professionals seeking advancement in modern infrastructure and construction industries.