Degree Requirements

To ensure academic success in their graduate studies, students may be required to take additional undergraduate or graduate courses before beginning graduate curricula. This program of bridge courses will be individually-designed in consultation with the student’s graduate advisor. Such courses are not counted toward degree requirements. Students interested in pursuing a focus in engineering education can do so through the Master's Thesis or Master's Project option.  

A minimum of 30 credits is required. A thesis or project may be included.

Seminar: In addition to the minimum 30 degree credits, all students who receive departmental or research-based awards must enroll each semester in a graduate seminar. The seminar is selected in consultation with the graduate advisor.

M.S. in Engineering Science (courses only)

Required
Two 600-level math courses6
One 600-level physics, chemistry, or biology course3
Two 600-level engineering courses6
Electives 1
Select five courses in consultation with graduate advisor15
Total Credits30
1

The elective credits must form a meaningful and coherent program integrated with the specialization in science or engineering. 

M.S. in Engineering Science (Master's project)

Required
Two 600-level math courses6
One 600-level physics, chemistry, or biology course3
Two 600-level engineering courses6
Project
Master's project3
Electives 1
Select four courses in consultation with graduate advisor12
Total Credits30
1

The elective credits must form a meaningful and coherent program integrated with the specialization in science or engineering. 

M.S. in Engineering Science (Master's thesis)

Required
Two 600-level math courses6
One 600-level physics, chemistry, or biology course3
Two 600-level engineering courses6
Thesis
Master's thesis6
Electives 1
Select three courses in consultation with graduate adviso9
Total Credits30
1

The elective credits must form a meaningful and coherent program integrated with the specialization in science or engineering. 

 M.S. in Engineering Science (Master's project, Engineering Education Focus)

Required
MATH 644Regression Analysis Methods3
MATH 661Applied Statistics3
BIOL 660College Teaching3
or BIOL 630 Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences
ESC 705Advances in Engineering Education Research3
Two 600-level engineering courses6
Project
Master's Project3
Electives 1
Select three courses in consultation with graduate advisor9
Total Credits30
1

The elective credits must form a meaningful and coherent program integrated with the specialization in science or engineering. 

  M.S. in Engineering Science (Master's Thesis, Engineering Education Focus)

Required
MATH 644Regression Analysis Methods3
MATH 661Applied Statistics3
BIOL 660College Teaching3
or BIOL 630 Critical Thinking for the Life Sciences
ESC 705Advances in Engineering Education Research3
Two 600-level engineering courses6
Thesis
Master's Thesis6
Electives 1
Select two courses in consultation with graduate advisor6
Total Credits30
1

The elective credits must form a meaningful and coherent program integrated with the specialization in science or engineering.