A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- MS
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 03.0209
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Engineering and Public Policy, MS (Boston) Sustainability Engineering Leadership, MS (Boston) Civil Engineering with Concentration in Construction Management, MSCivE (Boston) Civil Engineering with Concentration in Data and Systems, MSCivE (Boston) Civil Engineering with Concentration in Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering, MSCivE (Boston) Civil Engineering with Concentration in Structures, MSCivE (Boston) Civil Engineering with Concentration in Transportation, MSCivE (Boston) Civil Engineering with Concentration in Water, Environmental, and Coastal Systems, MSCivE (Boston) Environmental Engineering, MSEnvE (Boston) Sustainable Building Systems, MSSBS (Boston) Climate and Engineering, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Sustainability Engineering, Graduate Certificate (Boston) Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Software Engineering and Information Systems Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Graduate Certificate Programs Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Law College of Professional Studies College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Additional Programs Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements The Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the College of Science. The program provides training in the fundamental scientific processes that underpin the structure and dynamics of the climate, as well as the engineering strategies and technologies required for decarbonization and adaptation to climate change. Incoming students will typically hold a bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or related field. The program is designed to prepare students for climate-facing positions in the public or private sectors and can serve as a springboard for students interested in pursuing doctoral-level research. Students must take at least 12 semester hours of College of Science courses and at least 12 semester hours of College of Engineering courses, which includes a report, thesis, or coursework option. Graduate Degree Requirements Report Degree Requirements With Project With Thesis Coursework Only Required core courses 20 SH 20 SH 20 SH Other electives 8 SH 4 SH 12 SH Master of Science report/thesis 4 SH 8 SH Minimum semester hours required 32 SH 32 SH 32 SH Graduate Certificate Options Students enrolled in a master's degree have the opportunity to also pursue one of the many engineering graduate certificate options in addition to or in combination with the MS degree. Student should consult their faculty advisor regarding these options . Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Master's Degree in Climate Science and Engineering with Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership Students may complete a Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership . Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 16-semester-hour curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 36-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 20 hours of advisor-approved technical courses. For students who concurrently enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership , 12 semester hours of the certificate coursework may be applied to the restricted elective requirements of this program's coursework option. Of the remaining 20 semester hours required by this program, students must take 12 semester hours of College of Science courses (subject codes EEMB and ENVR) and 8 semester hours from College of Engineering courses (subject codes CIVE, EECE, ENSY, MATL, ME, and SBSY). The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering encourages students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership to complete their MS coursework requirements in their first year and their certificate requirements in their second year. Students who prefer to complete their certificate requirements in their first year are asked to speak with their MS degree advisor in advance. Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated. In order to ensure a balance of training across science and engineering, students must take at least 12 semester hours of College of Science courses (starting with EEMB, ENVR) and at least 12 semester hours of College of Engineering courses (starting with CIVE, EECE, ENSY, MATL, ME, SBSY) from the
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_549ae97c
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Core Requirements
major core · 14 items
- Complete 20 semester hours from the core requirements listed below (any core course not used to meet this core course requirement can be taken as a restricted elective):Not resolved to a course20
- 4
- or: ENVR 5150 Climate and Atmospheric Change4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- or: ENVR 5670 Global Biogeochemistry4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Coursework Option
1 item
- Complete 12 semester hours from the restricted electives course list below.Not resolved to a course12
Report Option
2 items
- or: EEMB 8984 Research4
- Complete 8 semester hours from the restricted electives course list below.Not resolved to a course8
Thesis Option
4 items
- Complete CIVE 7945 and CIVE 7990 for 8 semester hours or complete EEMB 8984 twice for 8 semester hours:Not resolved to a course8
- CIVE 7945and CIVE 7990Master’s Projectand ThesisNot resolved to a course
- 1-4
- Complete 4 semester hours from the restricted electives course list below.Not resolved to a course4
In addition to completing the thesis course, College of Engineering students must successfully complete the thesis submission process, including securing committee and Graduate School of Engineering signatures and submission of an electronic copy of their MS thesis to ProQuest.
0 items
Restricted Electives
electives · 22 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Optional Co-op Experience
0 items
Complete the following (students must complete ENCP 6100 to qualify for co-op experience):
2 items
- 1
- or: ENCP 6954 Co-op Work Experience - Half-Timeor: ENCP 6955 Co-op Work Experience Abroad - Half-Timeor: ENCP 6965 Co-op Work Experience Abroad0
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