The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity. Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis Master of Science degree.
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Master of Science (Non-thesis Option) Degree Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate leveling courses, assigned on an individual basis, as needed. (0-12 Credits)
| Curriculum element | Courses |
|---|---|
| MSEN 601 | Fundamental Materials Science and Engineering |
| MSEN 604 | Quantum Mechanics for Materials Scientists (Prerequisite: MATH 601, MATH 311, or approval of instructor; graduate classification.) |
| Designated Electives | Four courses from the designated electives list |
| Free Electives | 2; on an individual basis, the student will consult with advisor/committee to choose electives appropriate to research area. |
| Mathematics | One mathematics course selected from MATH 311, MATH 601, or other graduate-level mathematics course; PHYS 615, PHYS 616, CHEN 604 |
| Seminar | MSEN 681 Seminar |
| Directed studies | Up to 6 credit hours directed studies (685) courses |
| Total Semester Credit Hours Required for Degree | 36 |
Note:
- MSEN 684, 685, 691 do not count as free electives.
- The College of Engineering stipulates that MS students with no degree plan on file will be blocked from registration after completion of 9 credit hours.
- The master of science advisory committee must consist of at least two members of the MSEN faculty and one member outside the home department of the student's advisor.
Deadline for transfer from master of science (MS) to master of engineering (MEN)
For the fall and spring semesters, the deadline to change from MS to MEN and still be eligible to graduate in that semester will be the sixth Friday of the semester.For the summer semester, the deadline will be the fourth Friday of the 10-week semester.