MSc in Environmental Engineering (Non Thesis) in Houston United States | University of Houston

Earning a Master of Science degree with a thesis involves conducting original research under the guidance of a core faculty member from the Environmental Engineering program, who will serve as the Thesis Defense Committee Chair. Typically, the Committee Chair secures funding for both the student and their research project. Completing a thesis-based Master's program generally demands at least two years of full-time commitment to finish coursework, design and execute research, and prepare and defend the thesis. For the non-thesis Master of Science option, students must complete 30 credit hours of coursework. These non-thesis students fund their own education and often enroll part-time. By taking two courses during regular semesters and one during each summer term, students can finish the non-thesis program within two years. The non-thesis curriculum requires enrollment in the CIVE 6111 seminar course for two semesters, though these seminar credits don't contribute to the 30-hour graduation requirement.