Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg has a program providing the basic education needed for careers in structural engineering and construction. The school's SCDET program teaches students structural design principles construction methods, besides main engineering concepts. Courses in humanities, communication skills, science, math, engineering and behavioral and social sciences help expand a student's education. Students work with team members and use interdisciplinary ways for solving problems. It concludes with a project using applied skills and knowledge.
Washington University in St. Louis has a program preparing students to apply scientific and mathematical principles for building load-bearing structures for different environments and purposes. These structures include buildings, rail lines, roads, dams, bridges, offshore platforms, conduits and work stations, in addition to other structural shells. The program at Washington University in St. Louis teaches students how to analyze structure problems such as fabrication, failure, safety and natural hazards.
The University of California at San Diego's CSD Structural Engineering Department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph Doctoral degrees. Their curricular and program provides knowledge and training through using a holistic approach to structural engineering. This is done by focusing on the commonality in mechanics and materials, besides an analysis consideration across other engineering fields such as civil, marine and aerospace engineering. Their program stresses basic theory, laboratory experimentation, information technology, basic theory and engineering design.
The Illinois Institute of Technology's Armour College of Engineering offers master's degrees in structural engineering. It has courses in construction management, earthquake and wind engineering design, geoenvironmental engineering, transportation systems planning and infrastructure engineering management. Both online and distance learning is available. The school includes research areas and facilities. A cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum of 3.0 to 4.0 is needed for admission, according to the Illinois Institute of Technology website.
Milwaukee School of Engineering offers a Master of Science in Structural Engineering degree. Before enrolling in the program, students should have finished an undergraduate program including courses in structural steel, reinforced concrete design, indeterminate structural analysis and soil mechanics. The school's program focuses on learning skills to present and communicate design ideas to clients and other engineers. Topics such as structural steel, wood, reinforced concrete, foundations and masonry are covered.