Civil Engineering: Structures, BS/MS

BAM is a fast track program designed to allow qualified students to receive both BS and MS degrees in 5 years by allowing the double-counting of 6 credits of course work in both degrees. CEE juniors who have achieved a grade of B or better in the gateway course appropriate for their specialty (CEE 320 , CEE 330 , CEE 355 , CEE 361 , CEE 375 , or CEE 381 ); and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply to the Fast-Track BAM program.

Double counted courses must be taken in the senior year after admission into the program: three (3) credits for CEE 490 , and three (3) credits for one CEE 600+ course that depends on the student’s area of emphasis.

Students apply to the BAM program after their fifth semester (Junior year). Upon approval of the graduate chair, students then submit the regular online MS application documents. Early admission to the MS program occurs in the senior year when the two double counted courses are taken. BAM students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during MS studies. Students in the BAM program can choose either Plan A (Thesis) or Plan B (Non-Thesis) options to fulfill the MSCE program requirements to receive the MSCE degree in the 5th year.

The program of courses listed below satisfies the ABET accreditation criteria of 32 credits of mathematics and basic sciences, and 48 credits of engineering sciences and engineering design. Any deviations must be approved by the student’s advisor, department chair and dean. The University General Education Core & graduation requirements for Engineering are included. All lower division CEE courses must be completed before taking upper division CEE courses except CEE 370  and CEE 370L . All courses must be taken for a letter grade.