The Thesis track is for people who would like to conduct meaningful research to help improve the state, nation, and world. The Thesis degree can be completed in two years as long as the student is active in their research from the start. Civil and Environmental Engineers are pushing the envelopes of applied science to build a more sustainable future for the world. Advanced knowledge and degrees are essential for professional careers that require imagination, innovation, complex design solutions and management knowledge. As engineers develop in their careers they will be challenged to imagine new ways to support the needs of business, industry, public agencies, and their companies. Graduate study at the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) level or as a non-matriculating professional improves your depth of knowledge and provides exposure to the most recent technological advances.