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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING - GRADUATE
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The College of Engineering offers courses of graduate study leading
to the degrees of:
Master of Science
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. degrees are offered in the areas of:
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students with an appropriate B.S. degree may seek direct
entry to either the M.S. track or Ph.D. track. Admission guidelines
for the various tracks are as follows. Please refer to program
specific sections of the bulletin for more information with
respect to admission and degree requirements.
• B.S. to M.S.: Minimum criteria for admission into the
M.S. track from the B.S. (GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a
GRE of 1,000 - verbal plus quantitative) is consistent with
the general requirements of the University.
• B.S. to Ph.D.: Direct admission to the Ph.D. track by students holding B.S. degrees is limited to students with exceptional credentials. These credentials typically include a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum GRE of 1,200 (verbal plus quantitative). After completion of the Departmental M.S. requirements, students enrolled in the direct B.S. to Ph.D. track may apply for an M.S. degree.
• M.S. to Ph.D.: Criteria for admission into the Ph.D. program for students with an appropriate M.S. degree include a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale within their M.S. degree program and a minimum GRE of 1,100 (verbal plus quantitative).
The College offers graduate programs leading to degrees in both traditional and interdisciplinary areas of study. The primary focus of the College lies in those areas and problems that cross traditional lines. Given the interdisciplinary nature of programs, flexibility is provided in course selection which allows each student to pursue a program especially tailored to the goals of the individual. Given the strengths of the University, graduate programs are offered in conjunction with other schools or units. These programs include:
• Biomedical Engineering in conjunction with the School
of Medicine
• Engineering Management
Dual M.S. in Industrial Engineering and M.B.A. in conjunction
with the School of Business Administration
• M.S. program in Management of Technology in conjunction
with the School of Business Administration
• M.S. in Environmental Health and Safety in conjunction
with the School of Medicine.
The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Interdepartmental Graduate Studies permit, with approval of the Graduate Council, highly qualified students to pursue a privileged individualized program which cuts across disciplinary lines.
Further details on the various College of Engineering areas of specialization are given under the Departmental and Program headings that follow this section.
Students applying for graduate admission to the College should
submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar
with the applicant's abilities and background.
Students who hold a bachelors degree in a field other than their proposed major may be admitted to the graduate program and to candidacy upon completion of appropriate undergraduate deficiency courses, in addition to the regular requirements for the graduate degree.
A student's overall program is planned by the student and
the student's advisory committee. Requirements for the M.S.
thesis and non-thesis options (not available in all areas
of specialization) are shown below.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree (thesis option):
• An approved integrated program with a minimum of 30 semester
credits with an average grade of B or better and no grade below
C.
• At least six (6) course credits must be at the 600-level.
• Six credits of the required 30 must be earned in thesis
work.
• An oral examination in defense of the thesis.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree (non-thesis option):
• An approved integrated program with a minimum of 30 semester
credits with an average grade of B or better and no grade
below C.
• At least twelve (12) of the course credits must be at the
600 level.
• In most departments a 3-credit graduating project is required.
Doctor of Philosophy
The programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
comply in full with the regulations of the Graduate School
concerning admission, residence requirements, qualifying and
final examinations and dissertation.
• Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program will
be expected to have superior records in their M.S. and B.S.
degree programs, well above average scores on the Graduate
Record Examination, and strong letters of recommendation.
• At least 18 credits in courses must be taken beyond
the requirements for the M.S. degree of which 6 credits
must be at the 600 level.
• All candidates for the doctorate are expected to
complete an appropriate integrated program of studies in
preparation for the comprehensive Qualifying Examination.
• Students are expected to take their qualifying exams
during the first year of enrollment. Admission to candidacy
across College of Engineering Departments includes passing
the qualifying exam and successful defense of a proposal
for research.
• Minimum of one year beyond admission to candidacy
is usually necessary for the completion of an acceptable
dissertation (12 credits or more), whereupon the student
is then expected to defend their Ph.D. thesis during the
Final Oral Examination.
• Departments may have requirements in addition to
the above general requirements for their own graduate programs.
Financial assistance is available in the form of fellowships, partial tuition scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and graduate cooperative assistantships combining study and work assignments with private engineering and architectural firms and government agencies. Financial support is provided predominantly to students pursuing Ph.D. degrees. A minimum graduate GPA of 3.3 must be maintained in order to maintain satisfactory progress.
For further information, write to the Dean of the College of Engineering.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A Postgraduate Certificate Program is available requiring the completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of individually planned advanced course work in an area of engineering specialization, or interdisciplinary study.
Course sequences culminate at an advanced level, but may begin at a basic level if a new area of specialization is to be undertaken.
The Program must be completed with a grade average of at least C, within a period of five calendar years from the date of enrollment.
No transfer credits will be accepted. International students requiring a student visa must be in a degree program, and cannot obtain a student visa for the Certificate Program; but international students with certain other types of visas may enroll in the Program.
Basic admission requirement for the Program is a bachelor's degree
in a recognized field of engineering or registration as a
Professional Engineer by examination.
Students demonstrating marked ability in the Program may be encouraged to apply for admission to study for the Masters Degree, and may apply up to six credits toward the M.S. degree.
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