Mechanical Engineering, M.E.

Learning Objectives

The objective of the M.E. degree program is to advance the student’s technical and professional skills.

Admission

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Successful applicants typically have a minimum score of 148 (or 600 for tests prior to August 1, 2011) on the Quantitative Reasoning Section of the GRE General Test. Applicants must also satisfy the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. All applicants from non-English speaking countries who have not received a degree from a U.S. university must demonstrate English proficiency through a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based exam, or 550 on the paper-based test. Applicants may substitute a score of 6.0 on the IELTS examination to fulfill the English proficiency requirement.

An undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.0 is normally required. However, a student who does not satisfy this requirement but has at least a 3.0 grade point average in his or her major field may be admitted on probation at the discretion of the Graduate School. Probationary status is removed by completing nine hours of approved graduate study with a 3.0 grade point average within a specified time period.

Curriculum Requirements

All courses taken for graduate credit in this program shall be selected from those offered by the Graduate School and are subject to the approval of the advisor.

At least one 6000 or 7000-level course in thermal sciences and one in solid mechanics areas are required.