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The master's degree program offers a versatile curriculum that equips students for leadership roles in civil engineering firms, consulting organizations, and government agencies, while also providing a foundation for further academic pursuits. Participants can select from multiple pathways: a non-thesis track (30 credit hours with a comprehensive exam), a thesis route (24 course credits plus 6 thesis credits), a project-based alternative (28 course credits with 2 project credits), or complete their studies remotely via K-State's global campus. The department provides thorough Master of Science and Ph.D. programs in civil engineering, with vigorous research initiatives across environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation/materials, and water resources engineering disciplines, fostering a synergy between graduate education, research, instruction, and professional application.