Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)

Wayne State University

The Department offers doctoral programs in all the major areas listed as core specializations under the Master of Science degree: construction engineering management, environmental engineering, structures, and transportation. Ph.D. applications are currently not being accepted at this time for geotechnical engineering. The mission of the doctoral program is to prepare students for leadership positions in civil engineering practice, research and teaching.Graduate engineers with a Ph.D. degree will:Design and complete original research in their specialty area.Demonstrate the ability to lead project teams.Evaluate complex and novel engineering problems and derive solutions using original (nonstandard) approaches and methodologies.Communicate technical information to a range of audiences both verbally and in writing.Demonstrate professionalism with a commitment to the highest standards of ethical principles.

College of Engineering