Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering now offers two of its graduate programs—Environmental Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management—completely online through Engineering Distance Education (EDE). The new online programs make it more convenient and cost-efficient than ever for professionals to attain a master’s degree or certificate.

The graduate certificate in Environmental Engineering allows students to improve their technical skills through advanced study without committing to a full master’s program. By earning the certificate, students will learn more in the growing and advancing field of water supply, wastewater treatment, environmental protection, recovery of byproducts, and improved management of wastes. The certificate consists of a total of 12 credits (4 courses).

The master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management provides a unique blend of technical and managerial education to help professionals solve problems and compete in the ever-changing construction environment. The program, endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America, focuses on three components: management techniques, construction operations, and construction methods. Instead of a traditional master’s thesis, students will develop a project paper in conjunction with their employer that explores a project or process improvement. Students may complete this 30 credit degree program in approximately two years (four semesters and two summers).

Courses are delivered via streaming media over the Web, ftp download, or on CD. Students may choose the day, time, and location to view their class lectures, allowing for maximum flexibility. All students, regardless of location, are assessed in-state tuition for the online programs. Up to nine credit hours can be taken as a non-degree student, so it is possible to begin your studies this year without formally applying to a program. The summer session starts May 14 and fall begins August 20. For more information on the programs, courses, or to register, visit the EDE Web site at www.ede.iastate.edu or call (800) 854-1675.

—By Leah Barton, Engineering Distance Education