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THE STRUCTURE OF YOUR FUTURE We know exactly what the leading structural design firms want from their new hires — because we asked. In SU’s professionally focused graduate program, you will master the fundamental skills that the industry demands. Learn to solve complex engineering problems and design structures that are both sound and cost-effective. Develop the communication and project management skills necessary for seamless collaboration with owners, architects and contractors. Whether you’re interested in designing solutions for commercial towers, residential buildings, bridges or waterfront structures, a master’s degree from SU provides the technical and professional skills you need to be competitive in the structural engineering marketplace. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MEETING INDUSTRY DEMAND As a graduate student in structural engineering at SU, you will be immersed in the methods, technology and best practices required by today’s leading firms. Key aspects of the program have been developed in close collaboration with individuals working at the forefront of the profession. Project-based team learning enhances student-centered course design, and small classes provide plenty of opportunity to interact with faculty and fellow students. Program learning outcomes — such as technical specialization, globalization, mechanics and problem solving — are rooted in the American Society of Civil Engineers Body of Knowledge 2 for graduate studies. Our faculty is well grounded in both the theoretical and practical applications of the fundamentals at the core of good structural engineering practice. Faculty members hold advanced degrees in the subjects they teach and are committed to student success. You can complete this non-thesis master’s program in nine months of full-time, intensive coursework or over two or more years of part-time study. All courses are held in the morning in order to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. “We have created this graduate program in response to the demand for highly competent entry-level structural engineers. Our program meets industry expectations, providing the required technical and professional foundation. Students will graduate with a strong understanding of the fundamentals and how those principles are applied in practice.” Katie Kuder, PhD, PE Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering “The courses offered by Seattle University have been refined by the practicing design community and provide the essentials we require from all our new hires. This is the skillset they need to master before they come to us.” John Hooper, PE, SE Senior Principal/Director of Earthquake Engineering, Magnusson Klemencic Associates ADVISORY BOARD: a regional who’s who Intentionally chosen to provide perspectives from the entire structural engineering industry in the region, our advisory board represents both the public and private sectors. This diverse group works in a broad range of structural projects including commercial, residential, educational campuses, bridges, foundations, tunnels and ports. Zohrah Ali, PE Structural Design Engineer/CKC Structural Engineers Cale Ash, PE, SE Associate Principal/Degenkolb Engineers Hans-Erik Blomgren, PE, SE Associate/Arup Robert Cochran, PE, SE Senior Civil Engineer/Seattle City Light Perry Cole, PE, SE Senior Associate/Dibble Engineers, Inc. Chris Duvall, PE, SE Structural Associate Principal/Coughlin Porter Lundeen Bill Elkey, PE, SE NW District Manager, Bridge & Tunnel Division/Parsons Richard Hemmen, PE, SE Principal/DCI Engineers Cory Hitzemann, PE, SE Structural Associate Principal/Coughlin Porter Lundeen John Hooper, PE, SE Senior Principal/Magnusson Klemencic Associates Kent Johnson, BCA Structures Engineering Design Chief/Boeing Shana Kelley, PE, SE Associate/KPFF Consulting Engineers Chun “James” Lau, PE, SE Supervising Structural Engineer/Brown and Caldwell Joyce Lem, PE, SE Senior Project Manager/Professional Associate/HDR Engineering Marjorie Lund, PE, SE Principal/Lund Opsahl Robert Mast, PE Senior Principal/BergerABAM Andrew McGlenn, PE, SE Associate/Jacobs Associates Michael A. Wright, PE, SE Structural Engineer/MA Wright BUILD YOUR CAREER Your bachelor’s degree in civil engineering gave you a solid foundation. Now take the next step. To schedule an interview and transcript review, call Paul Smith, PhD, PE at 206-296-5901, or email [email protected]. Visit us online at www.seattleu.edu/scieng/cee/degrees/ms-structural OUR CURRICULUM: INFORMED BY INDUSTRY FROM THE GROUND UP Technical Mastery Develop the theoretical, analytical and technical skills required by the profession. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS. Become proficient in the modern matrix analysis methods necessary to design complex structures. EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING. What does it take to design earthquake-resistant structures? This introduction to earthquake engineering analysis and design of structures covers elastic and inelastic analysis; single- and multi-degree of freedom systems; ground motion characterization; response spectra; limit analysis; and code-based seismic design. BUILDING SYSTEMS. Step back from the behavior of specific materials to examine how buildings react to and resist external loads. Learn simplified approaches to validating and understanding computer model output related to building forces, displacements and drifts from lateral and gravity loading. PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN. This exciting approach to structural design is where our industry is heading. You’ll go beyond traditional code prescriptions as you study the theory behind performance-based approaches and learn how they are currently employed in engineering practice. ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN. Study indispensable topics frequently addressed in consulting practice yet not taught in conventional undergraduate courses. The course covers torsion, short columns, slender columns, two-way slabs, composite concrete beams and shear walls, with an emphasis on constructability, sequencing and detailing. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN. Develop an understanding of the theory and application of prestressed concrete as you learn to design and analyze prestressed concrete structures. Course covers flexure, moment-curvature, shear, losses, serviceability and composite beams. ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN. Go beyond the topics traditionally covered in undergraduate steel design courses. Topics to be covered in this course include detailed composite deck design, connection design and advanced steel lateral bracing systems. PROBABILITY FOR ENGINEERING. As structural engineers, we employ processes that depend upon probability distributions. Learn how to incorporate uncertainties such as earthquakes and wind into your engineering approach. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS. Understand the guiding principles of modern structural engineering analysis software used in the design of structures from buildings and bridges to airplanes and blast shields. Professional Development Elevate your practice and prepare for a leadership role, with three vital courses unique to SU. ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION. Your designs are only as good your ability to communicate them. Learn the precise use of language and graphics you need in order to communicate complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences. ETHICS IN ENGINEERING. Take a deep dive into the ethics of our profession. Understand what it means to assume responsibility for the lives and well-being of those who will occupy the structures we design. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Develop the analytical skills and awareness necessary for the successful management of an engineering project. Learn and practice the principles and techniques you need from the initiation phase through planning, execution, control and closeout. “Structural engineering is a quickly changing field, and advanced training has become a must-have. I’m at a position where I’m thinking about my future, and I’m looking at SU for my next step. The courses SU offers are critical. My boss looked at the syllabus and said that’s exactly what he would recommend.” Chris Padin (’13 BSCE), Structural Staff Engineer, Coughlin Porter Lundeen