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The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering offers a thesis and non-thesis option for the MS in Mechanical Engineering degree. The degree requirements for these programs are given below:

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General Degree Requirements 

Both thesis and non-thesis options are available under these two degree programs. Students enrolled in a thesis option follow a 30-hour program that is composed of 24 hours of coursework and six (6) hours of thesis ( and ).

Non-thesis students follow a 33-hour program. For the Mechanical Engineering degree, the non-thesis option can include up to six (6) credit hours for Graduate Projects ( and ). All students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering program must take at least 18 semester hours of course work within their major if they are following the thesis option, or 24 semester hours if they are following the non-thesis option.

No more than six (6) semester hours of approved upper-level undergraduate coursework can be used to satisfy the degree requirements in the Mechanical Engineering programs. All coursework must be approved by the student's academic advisor and by the Graduate School. Specific requirements for each master’s program are available in the program office.

Professional Masters in Mechanical Engineering Track

The College offers a M.S degree tailored to mechanical engineering professionals.  The program is administered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements for the Professional Masters in Mechanical Engineering

The Professional MS in Mechanical Engineering is a 33-semester-hour non-thesis program.  Coursework includes on of the following two options:

1. A minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of mechanical engineering classes ((9) nine hours need to be 5000 level or higher).
2. Three (3) semester hours of a graduate project.
3. The balance of fifteen (15) semester hours in graduate classes that support the student's thematic focus.

Or

1. A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of mechanical engineering classes ((12) twelve hours need to be 5000 level or higher).
2. the balance of fifteen (15) semester hours in graduate classes that support the student's thematic focus.

Admission Requirements 

Applicants are expected to have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Depending upon selected area of concentration, students may need to complete deficiency undergraduate coursework.

• An official transcript, with the four-year baccalaureate degree posted, from the degree-granting institution and copies of transcripts for all other relevant upper-division and graduate work at accredited U.S. institutions or equivalent work and degrees at foreign institutions.
• Statement of Purpose 
• 2 Letters of Recommendation 

Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores.

How to Apply

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Graduate School accepts applications year round, and the deadlines depend on the semester in which applicants wish to begin their coursework. The asks for detailed information the candidate's academic background. Before scrolling down to start the application process candidates should have the necessary documents to complete the application process. For more information, visit the Graduate School at  .

Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants

• Fall Semester: August 1^st (Mexican Nationals: July 1^st)
• Spring Semester: November 1^st
• Summer Semester: May 1^st

International Applicants

• Fall Semester: May 1^st
• Spring Semester: November 1^st

Financial Aid

A major source of Financial Aid is through Research Assistantships. These are competitive positions that are funded by research based grants and contracts. A limited number of Teaching Assistantships is also available. Send your resume to the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department to be contacted about open opportunities. Additional financial support opportunities include:

• Scholarships, training stipends, and fellowships
• Need-based assistance of Texas residents or U.S. citizens and permanent residents
• Employment opportunities through the Cooperative Education Program
• On-campus and off-campus positions for some students
• Resident tuition to citizens of Mexico demonstrating financial need