Dr. Carter Wellford

Professor

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Biography

Carter Wellford is a Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama, Huntsville in 1975. Prior to obtaining his doctorate, he completed his M.S. degree in Engineering from the same university in 1971 and received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1966. His academic and research endeavors focus on numerical methods in engineering, particularly finite element methods, as well as both linear and nonlinear structural analysis. Professor Wellford’s expertise in these areas has greatly contributed to the advancement of engineering methodologies in civil and environmental engineering.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.