Apr 19, 2024  
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Materials Engineering, M.S.


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Master of Science - Thesis Option


A minimum of 30 semester hours, including a thesis, are required for the degree of Master of Science. Required thesis semester credit hours vary with each department. All applicants should contact their departmental or interdisciplinary program graduate advisor for information on variations in the semester hour requirements for the master of science degree. All students selecting the thesis option program must satisfactorily defend the thesis before the thesis committee prior to its acceptance.

Master of Science - Non-Thesis Option


A non-thesis option in the master of science degree is available in chemical, civil, and mechanical engineering. Civil engineering requires 36 semester hours while mechanical and chemical engineering require 33 and 30 semester hours, respectively. The non-thesis Master of Science option is also available in several interdisciplinary programs: aerospace engineering (30 hours), computer and systems engineering (36 hours), environmental engineering (30 hours). Departmental or program graduate advisors should be consulted regarding these and other requirements for the degree.

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