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Apr 11, 2026
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2026-2027 Catalog
Mechanical Engineering, MS
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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a program leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MS). This degree is appropriate either as a terminal degree or in preparation for doctoral studies in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Three areas of specialization and two options are available to complete the MS in Mechanical Engineering. Students may choose specializations in Dynamic and Controls, Solid Mechanics, or Thermal and Fluid Sciences. Students may choose either the Thesis (24 coursework credit hours and 6 thesis credit hours) or Non-Thesis option (30 coursework credit hours) with any specialization. Both options have a total of 30 graduate level credit hours. Up to 6 credits of Graduate Independent Study (MAE 9500) coursework may be used to fulfill the degree requirements.
Learning Outcomes
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Breath of Technical Knowledge & Expertise - Students will learn a breadth of advanced mechanical engineering principles in dynamics and controls, solid mechanics, and thermal and fluids sciences.
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Research & Analytical Skills - Students will identify, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems using advanced analytical, computational, and experimental methods, demonstrating the ability to design studies, collect and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
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Specialized Domain Knowledge - Students will develop deep expertise in a chosen concentration area (dynamics and controls, solid mechanics, thermal fluids sciences), demonstrating comprehensive understanding of current technologies, emerging trends, and critical challenges in their specialization.
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Professional & Transferable Skills - Students will communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences. They will develop a lifelong learning mindset and the ability to independently acquire new knowledge and adapt to evolving technologies throughout their careers.
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Required Math Courses (6 credit hours)
All Mechanical Engineering students must complete 6 credit hours of MATH courses from the list below. Other graduate-level MATH courses may be substituted with prior approval from the Chair of the MAE Graduate Affairs Committee. Mechanical Engineering Core Courses (15 credit hours)
All Mechanical Engineering students must complete a breadth requirement that includes 3 credit hours (1 course) from each of the specialization areas listed below, and an additional 6 credit hours (2 courses) from their chosen area of specialization, for a total of 15 credit hours. For students on the Thesis option, the thesis advisor may petition to allow up to 6 hours of MAE 7000 Master’s Thesis to apply towards the Mechanical Engineering Core course requirements. Dynamics and Controls Courses
Thermal and Fluid Science Courses
Mechanical Engineering Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
Mechanical Engineering MS students must complete an additional 3 UNUSED courses from the specialization lists above to fulfill the requirement of 30 total credit hours for the MS degree. |
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