Department Overview

Welcome to the Department of Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Studies. The department currently offers an interdisciplinary Master of Science degree program in Transportation with concentrations in traffic engineering, transportation planning, and transportation management and logistics.

Our program is interdisciplinary because we realized long ago that transportation is not a discreet discipline or the possession of any one discipline, but instead a diversified industry and profession. Morgan State University's Master of Science degree in Transportation has become a model program for other universities.

We offer students core and elective courses taught by our faculty as well as the opportunity to take courses in other departments. Also, our program relies on the close collaboration between education and research, providing ample opportunity for students to gain the research and analytical skills that are necessary in the job market today. Do not hesitate to contact us for additional information.

Objective

The Master of Science degree program in Transportation provides a curriculum in transportation that prepares students to assume positions as professional managers and planners in all aspects of transportation management, planning, and analysis. Students can concentrate their studies on traffic engineering, transportation planning, and transportation management and logistics. Students may use appropriate courses in other disciplines to complement their program of study.

Admission to Program

For unconditional admission, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate academic average of 3.0 in their major area of study and not less than 3.0 overall.

For conditional admission, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate academic average of 2.5 in their major area of study and not less than 2.5 overall.

General Requirements for Degree

All candidates for the degree who select the thesis option must complete thirty-six (36) credit hours (including TRSP.799, Thesis Seminar) and submit an acceptable thesis.

Candidates selecting the non-thesis option must complete forty-two (42) credit hours and pass a written comprehensive examination. All students must complete the core requirements as indicated below.

Advanced Certificate Program in Transportation

In addition to the M.S. degree program in Transportation, the department offers students graduate certificates upon successful completion of 18 credit hours of study in specified areas of concentration. The Advanced Certificate Program is intended for students who do not wish to commit to a full advanced degree program but who wish to develop expertise in a specialized area of transportation. Prospective candidates shall be students with bachelor's degrees seeking to specialize in an aspect of transportation or those with advanced degrees wishing additional course work in a specific area of the profession.

Students in the Advanced Certificate Program

may apply for transfer to the M.S. degree program without any loss of credits, assuming they are admitted to the degree program. All registered students are held to the same course requirements, grading standards, and tuition and fees. Admission to the Advanced Certificate Program does not guarantee admission to the full degree program.

Requirements for Admission to the Advanced Certificate Program

include a bachelor's degree, a one page statement of interest in transportation, and a letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor.