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The Civil Engineering Master of Science program at California State University, Los Angeles equips students for professional roles in the field or advanced academic pursuits toward a Ph.D. The curriculum mandates foundational coursework in applied mathematics, civil engineering seminars, practical applications, and theoretical studies. Participants select specialized courses from two concentration areas: Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation, or Water Resources. Degree completion requires a minimum of 31 units, including at least 16 units from 5000-level civil engineering classes. Candidates must complete either a thesis or comprehensive examination. Prior to registration, each student's course plan requires departmental approval. Maintaining a 3.0 GPA is mandatory for continued enrollment in good standing.