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Mechanical EngineeringDoctor of Philosophy

Total Credits

47

Program Graduation Requirements

  • Complete course credit hours of graduate-level ME EN coursework with a grade of B- or better in each course.

  • Achieve a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 in Program of Study.

  • Successfully complete the Ph.D. qualifying examination during the third semester (required for admission to candidacy).

  • Successfully complete a research proposal defense.

  • Successfully defend the doctoral dissertation before the supervisory committee.

Earn at least 12 credits

Approved ME EN 6XXX courses.

Earn at least 6 credits

Approved ME EN 7XXX courses.

Earn at least 15 credits

Approved Math, Science, or other Engineering courses.

Earn at least 14 credits from the following:

Students with a prior MS can apply up to 21 hours of completed graduate coursework towards the required 33 class hours (at the discretion of their Research Advisor).