About the Department
The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering just celebrated 100 years of engineering excellence! Established in 1906, it hosts one of the premier engineering programs in the United States. It is part of the Viterbi School of Engineering, which has been systematically ranked by US News World Records in the top ten engineering schools of the United States. The faculty of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering includes 23 professors and 43 lecturers. The Department has approximately 420 students (225 undergraduate 195 graduate). It has strong research programs that attract $5 million in annual research funding from government and industry.
Master's Degree Programs Offered [back to top]
Master of Science in Applied Mechanics
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Coastal and Ocean Engineering)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Earthquake Engineering)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Mechanics)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering)
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
Master of Construction Management
Master of Engineering in Computer-Aided Engineering
Master of Engineering in Environmental Quality Management
Master of Engineering in Structural Design
Application Criteria [back to top]
The following is a summary of the application criteria. For further information about the department and its programs, please visit the department website.
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or science from a regionally-accredited institution
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Admissions Materials:
| Program |
Transcripts
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GRE*
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Statement of Purpose
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Letters of Recommendation
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TOEFL
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| ALL CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS |
Yes
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Yes
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Optional
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Optional
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International Only
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* Average GPA of admitted students is 3.5; average GRE Quantitative score is 760.
How to Apply [back to top]
Please submit the following, if necessary, to the USC Office of Graduate Admission via the online application system by clicking here.
- Statement of Purpose
- The statement of purpose should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
- Recommendation Letters
- Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. If unable to submit through the online application, letters should be submitted on official letterhead.
Please arrange to have the following sent to the USC Office of Admission (USC Graduate Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915):
- Official Transcript(s) from all post-secondary schools you have attended, and official translations if they are not in English.
- Official general GRE scores (no older than 5 years) sent through ETS to the University of Southern California, ETS code 4852
- Official TOEFL scores (for international students, no older than 2 years) sent through ETS to the University of Southern California, ETS code 4852.
Application Deadlines [back to top]
In order to evaluate any application for admission, application materials must be submitted by the deadlines listed:
| Program |
Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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| ALL CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS |
October 1
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February 15
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June 15
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Contact Information [back to top]
For the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering:
http://viterbi.usc.edu/cee
Irene Soloff
Student Services Advisor
Tel: (213) 740-0589
Fax: (213) 740-8662
Email: soloff@usc.edu
