DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES

Updated 2/6/2024

All students pursuing a master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering are required to take the following for a total of 30 credits.

Courses Only Option:

• Three (3) core courses in Sustainable Engineering (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
• Minimum Two (2), Maximum Four (4) elective core courses (3 credits per course, 6-12 credits total)
• Minimum Three (3) concentration courses (3 credits per course, minimum 9 credits total)
  • Or classes of your choosing with approved Plan of Study

Capstone Option:

• Three (3) core courses in Sustainable Engineering (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
• Minimum Two (2), Maximum Three (3) elective core courses (3 credits per course, 6-9 credits total)
• Minimum Three (3) concentration courses (3 credits per course, minimum 9 credits total)
  • Or classes of your choosing with approved Plan of Study
• One (1) Capstone course (3 credits per course, 3 credits total)

Thesis Option:

• Three (3) core courses in Sustainable Engineering (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
• Two (2) elective core courses (3 credits per course, 6 credits total)
• Three (3) concentration courses (3 credits per course, 9 credits total)
  • Or classes of your choosing with approved Plan of Study
• Two (2) thesis courses (3 credits per course, 6 credits total)
• The thesis option requires a presentation of work at a conference or at Villanova. Thesis requires research advisor and program director approval.