Ìý
Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
5-Year Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Master of Environmental Engineering (BCE-MEnvE)
Description
The College of Engineering & Science offers a combined Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Master of Environmental Engineering program. Incoming freshmen may be admitted directly into this accelerated program.
Environmental engineers use the principles of biology and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. Environmental engineers conduct hazardous-waste management studies in which they evaluate the significance of the hazard, advise on its treatment and containment, and develop regulations to prevent mishaps. They design municipal water supply and industrial wastewater treatment systems, conduct research on the environmental impact of proposed construction projects, analyze scientific data, and perform quality-control checks. Environmental engineers are concerned with local and worldwide environmental issues. Some may study and attempt to minimize the effects of acid rain, global warming, automobile emissions, and ozone depletion. They also may be involved in the protection of wildlife. Many environmental engineers work as consultants, helping their clients to comply with regulations, prevent environmental damage, and clean up hazardous sites.
In order to complete both the BCE and MEnvE degrees in five years, the student must (a) be very well prepared as an incoming freshman, ready to take our engineering foundation courses, (b) satisfy all the admission criteria (see below), and (c) maintain a 3.25 GPA, in order to take graduate level courses while still an undergraduate student.
Program Learning Outcomes
Admission Into the Program
Qualifications for the 5-year Engineering program for new freshmen:
- A minimum ACT composite score of 26, with a minimum of 22 in each section, and a minimum of 23 in the Mathematics section. Or minimum SAT scores: 560 Mathematics; 560 ERW; and 1230 combined.
- With ACT/SAT scores above: a high school grade point average of 3.4 overall on a 4.0 point scale, and the same for the combined mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology courses.
- Without ACT/SAT scores: a high school grade point average of 3.6 overall on a 4.0 point scale, and the same for the combined mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology courses.
- Students must place into appropriate-level freshmen courses at Detroit Mercy in order to be able to complete both the bachelor and master degrees in five years.
Qualifications for the 5-year Engineering program for current Detroit Mercy students:
- Students with a GPA of 3.25 may apply any time after they have completed at least 30 credits in the program.
- Students should be on track to complete their undergraduate degree in four years. (Students who may take longer should consult with their financial aid counselor and be aware this will extend their total time for both degrees.)
Additional Information:
- If accepted into the program, students may take up to nine graduate credits in their fourth year that will count towards both undergraduate and graduate requirements.
- In their fifth year, after completing the bachelor's degree, students should register as full-time graduate students, which requires registration of at least nine graduate credits per term. These courses will be charged at the graduate tuition rate.
To remain in the program, undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 GPA at Detroit Mercy and be progressing steadily toward graduation.
Advantages
- Reduction in the total number of courses and possibly less time required to get both the bachelor and master degrees (students may count nine credits towards both undergraduate and graduate requirements)
- Ability to take up to nine graduate credits at the undergraduate tuition rate
The graduate courses, taken during the undergraduate program that can also be applied toward the undergraduate degree requirements, must be approved by your academic advisor. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in order to earn credits toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Degree Requirements (BCE 135 credits + MEnvE 30 credits, nine credits double-counted)
The course requirements for the 5-Year Bachelor of Civil Engineering to Master of Environmental Engineering include 135 credits of undergraduate course work (141 credits if an Environmental concentration is also obtained) and 30 credits of graduate coursework. Nine credits taken at the graduate-level will be double-counted towards the undergraduate degree, so that the total credits completed will be 156/162 credits. The course requirements are based on the current existing requirements for each program separately. Note: a minimum of 15 credits of the graduate degree must be courses offered only at the graduate level.
Please review separate catalog pages for Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Master of Environmental Engineering for degree requirements.
Program Contact Information
Utpal Dutta, Ph.D., P.E.
Chair of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Department
Office: Engineering 262
Email: duttau@udmercy.edu
Telephone: 313-993-1040