1. A Ph.D. in Engineering Degree: Coastal Engineering Emphasis Area.
- Author
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Whalin, Robert W.
- Abstract
Jackson State University approved a Coastal Engineering emphasis area for the PhD Engineering degree in April 2018. This is the first Doctoral engineering degree, among Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that emphasizes coastal engineering focused on coastal natural disasters. A Professor serves as Advisor for graduate students (MS and PhD) enrolled in the Coastal Engineering emphasis area. Minimum degree requirements are 72 credit hours beyond the BS degree or 36 credit hours beyond the MS degree, including 24 hours of dissertation research; a comprehensive qualifying examination, a preliminary examination and a final dissertation defense. Graduates are expected to have at least two publications in recognized professional journals upon graduation. There are eight core coastal engineering courses, one mandatory, of which a minimum of four are required. Practically speaking, the advisor will require six to eight of the core courses depending on the dissertation research focus. Tabular data and graphics depict core course enrollments, number of times they were taught and graduates during the last six academic years. Students may choose the remaining elective courses from the other four coastal engineering core courses and a large variety of civil and environmental engineering courses or other closely related courses (i.e. mathematics, computer science, urban planning, etc.), all requiring approval of their advisor. Laboratory experimental facilities and computational facilities potentially available to students for dissertation research are briefly described. Sources for a supply of PhD coastal engineering students are discussed. Professors in all areas of coastal engineering are available and an example of ongoing coastal engineering research is discussed. The programs coastal natural disaster focus is sponsored by the Office of University Programs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS sponsorship is most appropriate in view of Hurricanes Irma, Maria, Harvey, Florence and others within the past twenty four months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2019