The University of Alaska-Anchorage School of Engineering has a Port and Coastal Engineering academic program. This program leads to a Master of Engineering or a Master of Science degree. The focus of this degree is working on Alaska's coastal harbors and seaports. As part of this program, students receive training in how to construct, design and manage cold region coastal works. Students also study how construction affects both waterways and land masses.
This school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in coastal and civil engineering. Undergraduate students receive a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering degree upon completion of 63 credits in major coursework. Students study calculus, chemistry, physics, computer engineering, professional ethics and cost analysis. They can pursue three different graduate degrees: Master of Engineering, Master of Science or Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Master's program includes thesis and non-thesis options. Graduate school coursework includes geotechnical, coastal, civil and transportation engineering.
The University of Hawaii's Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering offers Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in ocean and resources engineering, including coastal engineering. Students must take 15 credits of core courses, including Ocean Engineering Laboratory, Water Wave Mechanics and Buoyancy and Stability. Students must also take nine credits in their specialization, such as ocean resources, coastal or offshore engineering. The Master of Science program is designed to be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis.
The Georgia Institute of Technology-Savannah has a graduate program in Coastal Science and Engineering leading to either a Master of Science or a Ph.D. degree. Students investigate Georgia's coastline for health and safety problems, storm resistance, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion. The Master of Science program is a 30 credit course, and the Ph.D. course requires completion of a dissertation. Students can choose thesis or non-thesis options in the Master of Science program.