Masters of Science Program (MS)

Students pursuing a Masters degree choose either the Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering track upon applying to the program. Both tracks require a minimum of 32 credit hours to complete the degree and are similarly structured. They require 8 credits of Concentration electives, 4 credits of Breadth elective, 4 credits of Math elective, 8 credits of general electives, and 8 credits of advanced coursework. Students have a choice in the advanced coursework, they can either choose to do research with a supported faculty member and write a thesis, or they can choose to take two upper-level graduate courses. All coursework and research must have the consent of their advisor. Concentrations are as follows: Fluid Mechanics & Acoustics or Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, & Control.

Post-Bachelor Ph.D. Program (MS/Ph.D.)

This program is for undergraduates who have decided to continue through to Ph.D. completion in one of our five principal areas of research: acoustics and vibrations; dynamics, control, and robotics; fluid mechanics; MEMS; and nanotechnolgy. This program is made up of 64 credits; 32 credits of which is the MS program listed above, a minimum of 16 credits of research/dissertation, and 16 credits of either research/dissertation or coursework which will enhance the student’s studies chosen with the approval of the faculty advisor. After a PBPh.D. student has completed all of the MS requirements he or she may choose to declare a Masters degree, although this is not a requirement. A student in this program would continue right into a Ph.D. track without having to reapply. The student’s faculty advisor must approve all coursework and research.

Post-Masters Ph.D. Program (PMPh.D.)

This is a program for graduate students who have already completed their Master of Science degree and would like to continue their educational goal of a Ph.D. in one of our five principal areas of research: acoustics and vibrations; dynamics, control, and robotics; fluid mechanics; MEMS; and nanotechnolgy. This program has no structured course stipulations but has a 32-credit requirement. Of that, a minimum of 8 credits of research/dissertation is required. The student’s faculty advisor must approve all coursework and research.