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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Programs

Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Applicants for admission generally will have a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. Those students admitted with degrees in other engineering fields will be expected to complete any undergraduate deficiencies. See the College of Graduate Studies section for the general requirements applicable to each degree.

Master of Science. General M.S. requirements apply, along with departmental requirements as listed in the departmental graduate handbook.

Master of Engineering. General M.Engr. requirements apply, along with departmental requirements as listed in the departmental graduate handbook.

Doctor of Philosophy. General Ph.D. requirements apply, along with departmental requirements as listed in the departmental graduate handbook. Preliminary screening of candidates and program planning for those admitted are essential features of the Ph.D. program. Early in the program, the student must complete a qualifying examination that will be oral and possibly written. The preliminary examination is taken after most of the course work is completed. This examination also includes a presentation of the dissertation progress or proposal. No foreign language is required; however, the department does require a satisfactory level of achievement in mathematics and numerical analyses and in computer programming.

Academic Certificate. In addition to the above degree programs, the department now offers an academic certificate in advanced materials design and in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. A total of 13 credits are required to obtain each certificate. Students are not required to be actively pursuing a graduate degree in order to participate in a certification program. General graduate admission requirements apply, along with departmental requirements as listed in the departmental graduate handbook.