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Our Master of Science program offers two options:
Coursework for the Master of Science is intended to provide depth of study in a particular academic subdiscipline. Students should work closely with their faculty advisor in selecting appropriate courses for the chosen subdiscipline, as some require specific courses to be completed.
The thesis option (Plan A) provides opportunities for students to plan, execute, analyze, interpret, and report the results of research within their chosen academic subdiscipline. The completion of a thesis exemplifies the development of skills in both research and technical writing that typically are not available through coursework alone. The thesis option is most appropriate for those who desire to conduct research or eventually continue their education with a doctoral degree.
A total of 30 credits of approved graduate work must be completed, meeting the following requirements:
The engineering report option (non-thesis Plan B) provides an opportunity for students to investigate an applied topic within their chosen academic subdiscipline.
The scope and depth of an engineering report is less than that of a thesis. However, the report must be at a professional level with the scope agreed upon between the student, faculty advisor, and student’s graduate committee. The completion of the engineering report exemplifies the development of skills in the synthesis and analysis of data and information beyond what is typically available through coursework. There is no publication requirement for this degree program.
A total of 32 credits of approved graduate work must be completed, meeting the following requirements:
Prospective students can learn more about our requirements, objectives, and program details.
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Current students can schedule an appointment with the graduate advisor and access tools to help plan their academic journey.
We offer fully online graduate programs and courses to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Our department offers Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) and our faculty offer Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) based on availability of funds to M.S. and Ph.D. students.