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CEPM requires students to choose between two three degree options: M.S. Thesis or , M.S. Graduate Departmental Report, or Coursework Only.
The M.S. degree thesis option requires at least 30 semester credit hours of work beyond the B.S. degree. Included in this program are six hours of thesis and at least six hours of courses in a field outside the major. During the first semester of your M.S. program you should select a supervising professor. By the end of the semester you and your supervising professor should have a detailed objective and scope outlined for the thesis.
The M.S. graduate departmental report may be completed without the preparation of a formal research thesis. Instead, a student may be permitted to enroll in a no-thesis program which involves additional course work and the preparation of an appropriate engineering project. Most graduate students, especially students holding University Fellowships, traineeships or research assistantships, are encouraged to complete a thesis.
The M.S. Coursework Only option requires at least 30 semester credit hours of work beyond the B.S. degree, with at least six hours of courses in a field outside the major.
Prospective students in the military should note that, historically, we have had students successfully complete the MS degree requirements in 12 months or less. However, we strongly encourage our students to expect to take 3 to 4 long semesters to complete their degree.
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