Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree Program

The Master of Science program in Mechanical Engineering requires that a student complete a total of 30 credits, of which 12 credits are required in approved core courses. A 6- to 9-credit thesis or project is normally required. The remaining credits are electives to be taken from departmental research groupings.

The coursework only option is a degree based entirely on coursework and independent study credits. This tends to be a broader degree because the students typically take courses from all areas of the department, as well as some from outside the department. The student must complete at least thirty graduate credits. Coursework only MS students are not normally considered for Assistantships, but may receive funding if they graduate and continue for a Ph.D.