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Graduate Education in Engineering Science and Mechanics

Graduate students can earn master of engineering (M.Eng.), master of science (M.S.), and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Brief descriptions of the requirements for each degree follow.

Master of Engineering in Engineering Mechanics

30 credits, including dynamics, vibrations, solid state mechanics, and elasticity
Engineering report

Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics

24 credits, including advanced mechanics of materials, dynamics, solid state mechanics
2 credits of seminar
6 credits of thesis work

Master of Science in Engineering Science

24 credits, including 6 credits each in engineering analysis, materials, basic science, and engineering science
2 credits of seminar
6 credits of thesis work

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science and Mechanics

Requirements for candidates with background in Engineering Mechanics:

equivalent of the M.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics
a minimum of 21 credits in course work (including 3 credits of seminar) beyond the M.S. degree
candidacy and comprehensive examinations
thesis and thesis defense

Requirements for candidates with a background in Engineering Science:

equivalent of the M.S. degree in Engineering Science
21 additional credits in engineering analysis, materials, basic science, and engineering science
integration of this course work into areas of interest such as physical properties of materials, semiconductor device materials, direct energy conversion, biomechanics, and others
candidacy and comprehensive examinations
thesis and thesis defense