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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree. Applicants who are applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Calculus and Differential Equations should ideally be passed <em><u>prior to applying</u></em> to our Graduate Programs</strong></p> <ol> <li>MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytical Geometry 1</li> <li>MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytical Geometry 2</li> <li>MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytical Geometry 3</li> <li>MAP 2302 Ordinary Differential Equations 1</li> </ol> <p><br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Prerequisites (Articulation)</strong></p> <ul> <li>CWR 3201 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3 hrs) Taught all 3 semesters</li> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete at least <span>5</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edff6be3ec303\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5125</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Groundwater Hydrology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7b6b6b6241194000b3\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hydraulic Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3a20ad6d8361\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5634</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Water Resources in a Changing Environment<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3a40c06d8360\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6102</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Hydrology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a5a1583c9819e6c8c\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6126</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Groundwater Modeling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edfe9103ec306\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Open Channel Hydraulics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7ae6bc79331c73e4b6\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6236</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->River Engineering and Sediment Transport<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa8d2fb5afd2d80cf\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5999</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Coastal Systems Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a6b6b6203b34000ad\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6007</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ecohydraulics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a6b6b623f254000b1\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6606</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Stochastic River Network Hydro-Geomorphology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7b02fd3a3c8a6d8362\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6660</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Water Policy, Planning and Governance<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div><div><section><div><header><div><h2>Nonthesis Students - Required Course Selection</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>ALL NONTHESIS STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE course from this list:\n\nCWR 6102 - Advanced Hydrology\nCWR 6126 - Groundwater Modeling\nCWR 5999 - Coastal Systems Analysis\nCWR 6007 - Ecohydraulics\nCWR 6606 - Stochastic River Network Hydro-Geomorphology\nCWR 6660 - Water Policy, Planning and Governance\n\nThese courses represent those with specific independent learning experiences.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>9</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Earn at least 9 credits from XXX 6000- or XXX 7000-level elective courses approved by the student's adviser. The electives can be from Engineering and Computer Science courses, where XXX is EAS, EEE, EEL, COP, CEN, CIS, COT, CDA, CNT, CAP, EGM, ESI, BME, EML, EIN, CGN, CWR, TTE, CEG, CES, CCE, ENV, EES, EMA, or OSE; or from course prefixes outside the College, where XXX can be CHM, CHS, PHY, PHZ, GIS, ANG, POS, SYA, CCJ, BCH, BSC, HMG, HSC, MAA, MAD, MAP, MAS, MAT, MCB, MTG, PAD, PCB, STA, or ZOO. XXX 5000 level courses are an option also, but only with course-by-course permission from the academic advisor since 5000 level courses must be 50% or less of the graduate coursework. Directed Research (XXX 6918) is not permitted in the MS program of study.\n\nElective courses beyond those listed in the graduate catalog, and others outside the department and/or program, are permitted at the discretion of the student’s advisor and/or graduate program director in the form of a signed and approved Program of Study.\n\nAt least half of the credit hours used to meet program requirements must be at the 6000 level.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Thesis/Nonthesis Option</span></h2></div><div><span>6</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span>Thesis Option</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nCWR 6971 - Thesis \n\nA successful defense of the thesis is required. In addition, the College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that all thesis defense announcements be approved by the student's adviser and posted on the college's website and on the university-wide Events Calendar at the College of Graduate Studies website at least two weeks before the defense date.</div></div></li></div><div><span>Nonthesis Option</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Two additional electives, which should preferably come from the above list, although other courses may be chosen with adviser's consent.\n</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.2-result\"><div>Portfolio Requirement \n\nStudents are required to complete a culminating experience. The culminating experience for nonthesis MS students is submission of an end-of-program portfolio. the portfolio requirements are listed on the CECE website. Make sure and contact your program’s coordinator early in your graduating semester to find out when the portfolios are to be turned in for evaluation. The Graduate Student Services Coordinator should be able to tell you who the coordinator is for your degree program if you do not already know.</div></div></li></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>30</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><strong>Equipment Fee</strong></p> <p>Students in the Civil Engineering MS program pay a $16 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $8 per semester.</p> <p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p> <p>A research or design project serves as the independent learning experience for thesis students. Nonthesis students are required to take at least one of the courses designated in the "<strong>Non Thesis Students - Required Course Selection</strong>" section above, denoting an independent learning experience, and submission of an end-of-program portfolio.</p>",
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