The Master of Science is a unique degree program focused on geomechanics fundamentals and applied soil-structure interaction analyses crucial for future geotechnical engineering advancements. The goal of this M.S. program is to provide students planning to pursue a career in geotechnical engineering practice with the necessary training beyond that obtained in a B.S. degree to analyze, simulate, and design geotechnical-related infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is encouraging new engineers pursuing a career in civil engineering disciplines to have a minimum of a M.S. degree to practice. This is particularly relevant in geotechnical engineering due to the particularly complex behavior of soils, rocks, and soil-structure interaction. Similar to structural engineers, geotechnical engineers have their own licensure process to reflect their specialization. The focus on soil-structure interaction is facilitated by incorporating faculty research findings obtained using the unique experimental facilities at UCSD into the set of geotechnical courses provided, as well as allowing students to take structural electives available in the department. The M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering is meant to provide the necessary expertise required to practice. It is offered to both students who would like to directly continue their studies after their undergraduate degree in structural or civil engineering.