Areas of Study

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Construction Engineering

The graduate program in Construction Engineering at San José State University offers students the opportunity to study topics in construction engineering including: methods and equipment, management, law, contracts, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, information systems, project development and project management.

Courses

Students in Construction Management may choose one of the following courses as part of their Primary Area of Study:

Environmental Engineering

The graduate program in Environmental Engineering at San José State University offers students the opportunity to study advanced topics in various areas of Environmental Engineering including wastewater treatment, water treatment, industrial and hazardous waste management and treatment, Engineering for the Environment (pollution prevention and environmentally conscious engineering), and solid waste management engineering.

Courses

Students in Environmental Engineering may use one of the following courses as part of their Primary Area of Study:

 

Geotechnical Engineering

The graduate program in Geotechnical Engineering at San José State University offers students the opportunity to study advanced topics in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering. The program requires the completion of 30 units, a minimum of 15 units of which must be in Geotechnical Engineering.

Courses

Students in Geotechnical Engineering may use one of the following courses as part of their Primary Area of Study:

Structural Engineering

The graduate program in Structural Engineering at San José State University offers students the opportunity to study advanced topics in structural analysis and design.

Courses

Students in Structural Engineering can use one of the following courses as part of their Primary Area of Study:

Transportation Engineering

The graduate program in Transportation Engineering at San José State University offers students the opportunity to study advanced topics in transportation planning, transportation systems analysis and design, and traffic.

Courses

Students in Transportation Engineering can use one of the following courses as part of their Primary Area of Study:

Water Resources Engineering

If water is your primary area of specialization the graduate program in Water Resources Engineering offers students the opportunity to study advanced topics in Water Resources Engineering.  A minimum of 15 units of Water Resources Engineering coursework is required.

Courses

Students in Water Resources Engineering can use one of the following courses as part of their Primary Area of Study: