A few days ago
Anonymous

Masters in Environmental Engineering without Bachelors?

Hi everyone,

I am an undergraduate majoring in a liberal arts major. I had an epiphany about my future career and would like to pursue a masters in environmental engineering. The problem is I do not have an undergrad engineering major and I have not taken most of the prerequisite engineering courses.

Are there any masters programs in env. eng. or civil eng. that allow students to take prerequisite engineering courses before getting the masters? I strongly do not want to repeat 4 more years of undergrad since I have no need to take all the useless electives. Maybe there is some kind of ABET accredited certificate program?

Top 2 Answers
5 years ago
Anonymous
Yes, it’s possible. However going from economics to engineering would be odd, and you may find yourself starting out way behind your classmates. Most engineering grad students are coming in with engineering degrees, or sometimes math or science degrees, and already have a strong background in math and science, as well as engineering courses. The typical environmental engineering bachelors would include 3-4 Calculus courses, physics, 2-3 chemistry courses, economics (lucky you), statistics, mechanics, and several courses specific to aspects of civil and environmental engineering. That’s your competition. If you don’t have a math/science background you may not get admitted, and also may end up spending your first year in remedial courses if you are admitted. Not to discourage you. It would be useful to contact the environmental engineering department at any colleges you are considering, and explain your situation, and find out what they would recommend.
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