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MASTER
OF ENGINEERING
School
of Graduates Studies
Dr. Richard Ochillo, Dean
Holmes Hall Rm 206,443-885-3185
School
of Engineering
Dr.
Eugene Deloatch,
Dean
Clarence Mitchell,Jr. Engineering Building Rm 118, 443-885-3231
Purpose:
The
primary purpose of the Master of Engineering Degree program is
to prepare individuals for the practice of engineering. The Program
emphasizes the theory and application of advanced engineering
principles utilizing the most advanced computational and analytical
methods and tools. The goal of the Program is to produce forward
looking engineering professionals who are capable of making significant
contributions to society, while safe guarding the environment.
Preference
for admission to the Master of Engineering Degree program is given
to those persons who hold a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited
undergraduate engineering degree program. Persons who are graduates
of computer science, mathematics, physics, and other science and
mathematics-related fields will be considered. The Master of Engineering
Degree study program (generally full-time) is intended for those
persons who plan to practice engineering in industry, government,
academe or as entrepreneurial professionals. This degree program
may also serve as the initial step towards the doctorate for those
who are inclined to advance their knowledge of technological,
managerial and engineering design and practice-based concepts.
Objective:
The
interdisciplinary Master of Engineering Degree Program is designed
to:
- Support
the student to be successful in his/her academic and professional
objectives.
- Develop
an appreciation of the importance of a closer relationship
between engineering education and engineering practice.
- Develop
an appreciation for engineering design and for the product/process
realization continuum.
- Develop
a consciousness for and commitment to the importance of life-long
learning.
- Provide
a complement to basic research-oriented graduate degree programs.
- Develop
a philosophy for the role of research, application, and the
environment in the product/process realization cycle.
- Provide
an innovative path to the terminal degree.
-
Generate
a cadre of well-trained engineering professionals.
Admission
to Program
For
unconditional admission, applicants must have earned a minimum
undergraduate academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in their
major area of study and not less than 3.0 GPA overall (based on
the 4.0 point system).
For
conditional admission, applicants must have earned a minimum undergraduate
GPA of 2.5 in their major area of study and not less 2.5 GPA overall.
Conditions for removal of this provisional status and transfer
to the regular graduate student status will be determined and
clearly specified upon admission.
The
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required prior to acceptance
into the program; however, it must be taken before graduation.
Exceptional
students with a GPA of 3.5 or greater in their major area of study
and 3.5 GPA or better overall may apply for unconditional admission
into thew program at the beginning of their senior year.
Applicants
holding degrees in computer science, mathematics, physics, and
other science and mathematics-related fields and who are currently
pursuing careers closely aligned with engineering will be considered
for admission to the program. Applicants holding degrees in fields
other than engineering, mathematics and science may be considered
for admission to the program, given that they have the requisite
mathematics and science foundation.
An
applicant who has deficiencies in foundation courses, as defined
by an advisor or departmental committee, may be required to successfully
complete a number of undergraduate courses with a goal of meeting
minimum department requirements. Undergraduate courses, taken
for this purpose, may not be used to fulfill any of the requirements
for the master's degree.
In
addition: Applicants must satisfy the other requirements of the
School of Graduate Studies and Research.
General
Requirements
All
candidates who seek to earn the Master of Engineering degree will
be required to complete a total of 33 acceptable credit hours
of coursework inclusive of 2 credit hours of seminar and 4 credit
hours of Project Reports.
Program
of Study
A
core requirement of three interdisciplinary courses (9 credit
hours) will be required of all students entering at the master's
level. These courses are carefully designed and coordinated to
stress the interdisciplinary nature of the subject matter. The
content serves as the philosophical foundation on which all other
materials tailored for a specific student are based. The courses
are as follows:
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