Online MS in Environmental Engineering

Shape the Future. Protect Our World. Advance Your Career.

Why This Program?

The world faces urgent challenges—water scarcity, pollution, climate change, and sustainability. Engineers who can solve these problems are in demand more than ever.

At Cal State Fullerton , our Online Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MS EnvE) is designed for working professionals who want to:

Advance their careers without putting life on hold.

Solve real-world environmental challenges using cutting-edge engineering tools.

Lead projects in sustainability, water reuse, pollution control, and remediation.

This flexible, fully online program gives you the expertise, community, and credentials to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Gain

By the time you graduate, you will:

✅ Master core areas—water & wastewater treatment, soil & groundwater remediation, stormwater management, air quality control, and solid waste management.

✅ Build leadership and teamwork skills through applied, cohort-based projects.

✅ Apply what you learn immediately to your workplace or future career.

✅ Graduate with a portfolio-ready capstone project solving a real environmental challenge.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

Working professionals in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering.
Recent graduates seeking advanced technical skills to stand out in the job market.
Career changers who want to enter the growing field of environmental sustainability.

Curriculum Snapshot

YEAR 1 - FOUNDATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Semester 1
- EGCE 570 Fate and Transport of Chemicals in the Environment (3 units, required)
- EGCE 571 Hydraulics and Hydrology for Environmental Engineers (3 units, required)
Semester 2
- EGCE 572 Water Supply, Treatment, and System Design (3 units, required)
- EGCE 573 Environmental Engineering Practices and Project Management (3 units, required)

YEAR 2 - SPECIALIZED TOPICS IN REMEDIATION & DESIGN

Semester 3
- EGCE 574 Surface Water Pollution and Control (3 units, required)
- EGCE 575 Solid Waste Management, System Design, and Sustainability (3 units, required)
Semester 4
- EGCE 583 Air Pollution Control Engineering (3 units, required)
- EGCE 597 Graduate Project (3 units, required)

Summer Session

- EGCE 581 Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater (3 units, required)
- EGCE 582 Wastewater Treatment and Water Reclamation (3 units, required)

The above semester breakdown is that of a typical study plan and may vary depending on the student. Depending on your academic background, additional deficiency courses Opens in new window may be required to graduate.

Program Highlights

100% Online: Learn anywhere, anytime—with a schedule that works for you. You only need to take proctored exams at test center near you.

Cohort Model: Move through the program with a supportive peer group.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Courses designed around today’s most pressing environmental issues.

Capstone project simulates the professional challenges you’ll face in industry and government.

Expert Faculty: Learn from professors and practitioners active in the field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

Environmental Engineer (consulting, private industry, or government)

Water/Wastewater Engineer

Air Quality Specialist

Remediation Project Engineer

Sustainability/Environmental Compliance Manager

💡 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for environmental engineers continues to grow as industries and communities seek sustainable solutions.

Take the Next Step

Ready to transform your career and help create a sustainable future?