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Mechanical Engineering Master of Science

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External Program Accreditation

ABET is the accrediting body for engineering degrees. However, ABET will only accredit one degree with a particular name at any university. There are 62 institutions with an accredited Aerospace Engineering degree [7]. It needs to be emphasized that ABET currently accredits 0 MS in Aerospace Engineering degrees. To further emphasize this, Utah State University's BS Mechanical Engineering is ABET accredited, but their MS Aerospace Engineering is not. Every program has chosen to only accredit BS degrees. As a result of this national and international avoidance of ABET accreditation for AEMS degrees, the ME department decided to not pursue ABET accreditation for the AEMS. If the department ever decides to pursue a BSAE, then ABET accreditation will be a primary requirement for such a program, if it were ever to exist. However, such a plan does not currently exist. The AEMS will be accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The assessment plan will still follow many of the ABET assessment methodologies as part of its accreditation with NWCCU. The assessment will evaluate student learning outcomes and have feedback to the program so that the program can have continuous improvement. [7] https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=program&keyword=aero

Program Description

The Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering is offered on-campus and requires a minimum of 30 credit hours with 15 hours of core courses. The degree can be earned with a master’s thesis option or as a coursework only option.

Approved Combined/Dual Degrees

A proposal has been submitted to approve a concurrent Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering Pathway.           

Program Admissions Requirements

Students pursuing a Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering (AEMS ) degree typically have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited US institution or a comparable institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in one's home country. Applicants with degrees from other areas or nonaccredited institutions will be considered, but students may be assigned additional course work.

 Graduate degree applications will be considered holistically based upon the students' ability to have sufficient expertise to complete the AEMS .  Admitted students typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher, and the university requires a 3.0. Additionally, students should have taken at least one class in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, and controls.  However, students with lower GPAs or lacking the requisite preliminary course knowledge, but have evidence of the student's ability to succeed are encouraged to apply.  The personal statement from such students should explain their individual circumstances and describe why the student believes that they will succeed and earn an AEMS degree. 

GRE scores are not required for admission.  However, a GRE may improve a student's ability to be evaluated for graduate research funding.

 Students that earned their bachelor's degree in a foreign country may also need to satisfy the university's English proficiency requirements.

 In addition to these requirements, all students must complete the university's graduate application process. This application process may include:

  •    Transcripts

  •    Letter(s) of recommendation

  •    Personal statement

  •    Professional resume

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