该研究生课程被设计为传统博士学位的可选课程。化学专业，面向具有工程学（土木，环境和化学工程）和其他科学（物理学，生物学等）以及化学背景的学生。候选人将接受化学和环境工程方面的高级课程工作，并将能够选择最适合其兴趣和先前经验的专业领域。化学，工作环境和土木工程学院的教职员工与各种研究专业知识相结合，使该计划具有独特的特色，并为学生提供了进行实际跨学科研究的机会。预计大多数学生将比学士学位至少需要四年，而硕士学位则需要至少两年。
The objective of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering is to develop decision-making, research-oriented engineers with the ability to produce new engineering knowledge and analyze complex, cross-disciplinary issues. Successful applicants are expected to perform advanced research in one or more areas of concentration within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and successfully complete both core courses and electives that may be drawn from a variety of disciplines. Beyond the core courses, the program can be tailored to the needs of each student through a formal arrangement between the student and his or her research advisor.<br><br>A Ph.D. in Chemistry with an option in Environmental Studies is offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The program of study offers advanced course work in chemistry and environmental engineering and permits specialization that best suits student interests. Participating faculty in Chemistry and Civil and Environmental Engineering have a wide variety of research interests and can provide candidates with opportunities to perform interdisciplinary research.