UTA Department of Civil Engineering offers PhD and two Masters program for Transportation Engineering.
PhD Program
PhD students are expected to complete a minimum of five courses required by civil engineering and all 6000-level transportation classes plus at least 3-4 courses in modeling/operations research/data analytics from outside of CE. CTS requires all PhD students complete a Doctoral evaluation exams to demonstrate potential to successfully complete the degree program. The diagnostic Qualification evaluation may cover relevant course work taken and fundamental knowledge of student’s in relevant technical areas of civil engineering, as well as critical thinking.
MS Program
Masters of Engineering Degree (ME) Elective Course Options Eighteen (18) semester hours of Elective Courses is required. At least twelve (12) semester hours are to be taken from the CE Transportation Elective Courses. Up to six (6) semester hours of Other Electives are required. Course selection must result in a cohesive program that supports the major area degree plan.
ME Program
Masters of Science Degree (MS) Elective Course Options A minimum of Twelve (12) semester hours of Elective Courses are required. At least six (6) semester hours must be from CE Transportation Elective Classes. Up to Six (6) semester hours may be from the Other Electives or from Supportive Areas. Course selection must result in a cohesive program that supports the thesis and must receive the approval of the student’s supervising committee.
Supportive Areas: Courses in City and Regional Planning, Mathematics and additional areas may be approved by petition to Transportation faculty. Thesis: Once the student is enrolled, continuous enrollment is required in the thesis course(s). The student must be enrolled in six (6) hours of thesis during the semester the student finishes the thesis requirements and files for graduation.
FINAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS vary depending upon a student’s background and experience. Student’s supervising committee establishes individual final degree requirements.