The faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offer professional programs leading to the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree with majors in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The programs are designed to bridge the gap between knowledge of engineering sciences and creative engineering practice while at the same time increasing the depth and breadth of knowledge in selected areas of emphasis. The pattern of course work applicable to the degree is potentially unique for each student, although it must conform to the general guidelines for subject matter content for the degree as authorized in the Graduate Catalog.
Two options are available within the M.S.E. degree program. Option 1 requires a thesis and is designed primarily for full-time students. Option 2 is designed for full-time students not intending to write a thesis and for students who hold full-time jobs and must attend university classes on a part-time basis. A thesis or equivalent is not required of students who elect this option.
Admission. Applicants are expected to satisfy all requirements for admission to the Graduate College. Entry into this program normally requires a bachelor’s degree with a major inengineering or in a closely related bachelor’s degree program.
Deficiencies for admission to the graduate degree programs are specified at the time of admission. The verbal, quantitative, and analytical components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are recommended but not required unless specified by the respective academic unit in which the major is offered. TOEFL scores must be submitted by international applicants before admission is considered. Applicants with TOEFL scores of 550 or higher are regularly admitted without requiring further language study. Applicants with scores below 550 are regularly admitted but must complete study in ASU’s American English and Culture Program (AECP) before enrolling in course work in the academic program.
Program of Study. In general, all candidates for the M.S.E. degree program are required to complete 30 semester hours. Additional courses may be assigned by the supervisory committee depending on the background of the candidate.
Option 1. A minimum of six semester hours of research and thesis credit must be included in the 30 hours.
Option 2. A minimum of 30 semester hours and a comprehensive examination are required.
Foreign Language Requirements. None.
Thesis Requirements. Only students who elect Option 1 are required to write a thesis.
Final Examinations. A final oral examination in defense of the thesis is required for students who choose Option 1. A final comprehensive examination is required for students in Option 2. Examination format and times should be obtained from the academic unit.
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