Master of Science in Engineering:

The College of Engineering and Technology offers a Graduate Program leading to the Master Science degree in Engineering. Admission to any of the five engineering options (Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering) is granted to qualified applicants who have been judged to have a good chance of succeeding in the program and obtaining a graduate degree. Several technical concentration areas are available in each option. Students may select a thesis, non-thesis, management, or self-directed curriculum plan. Additionally, early placement plans for the Ph.D. or Doctorate degrees in engineering are available. These opportunities serve the practicing engineer as well as the student who wants to pursue advanced graduate study and research. Courses offered on-campus are usually scheduled during the evenings. The educational opportunities within the college include traditional classroom and laboratory courses, seminars, and research projects guided by members of the graduate faculty.

Teaching or Research Assistantship positions are available to qualified applicants upon review and recommendation by the home department. In addition, the School of Graduate Studies and Research may offer scholarships or grants-in-aid to qualified students. Students desiring assistantships or scholarships must submit an application to the School of Graduate Studies and Research by the specified deadlines.

This description explains admission and degree requirements, advising, and program plans. Information concerning course scheduling and prospective course offerings can be obtained from the College Graduate Studies web site, or the engineering department. Further assistance with any graduate matter may be obtained by telephone, e-mail, letter, or personal visit to the program option coordinator in the student's area of interest.

Admission Requirements

For Degree Programs:

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the applicant must show an unrecalculated grade point average in undergraduate study of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) in their major course work. Applicants with lesser qualifications may be granted provisional graduate student status based on evaluation of their undergraduate records, scholastic records, and professional qualifications.

For Nondegree Admission:

An applicant whose academic record does not meet the required standards for admission to a Master of Science degree program may apply for nondegree admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Upon admission to the graduate program under nondegree status, the student will be given an opportunity to demonstrate his/her capability to successful complete 6-9 semester hours with a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher. Upon successful completion, the student may apply for admission to a specific engineering degree option to continue his/her study for the Master of Science in Engineering.

Early Admission for Eligible YSU Undergraduates:

Undergraduate students at YSU who have no more than six semester hours remaining to complete their bachelor's degree may apply for admission to a graduate program of their interest. If the applicant is admitted to the graduate program, he or she may register in the graduate school to begin the graduate program while simultaneously completing baccalaureate work. Additionally, this option may make the student eligible for an assistantship or for scholarship support. For more information, consult the College Graduate Program Director.

Advisement:

The College of Engineering and Technology requires an advisor for each individual graduate student. An advisor is recommended by the Graduate Program Director and assigned by the School of Graduate Studies and Research upon acceptance.

Degree Requirements:

The Master of Science in Engineering may be characterized as being both career oriented and self-directed and offers flexibility to accommodate the needs of every engineering graduate student. Graduate students enrolled in any of the Engineering graduate programs must complete 30 s.h. for the thesis plan, 33 s.h. for the non-thesis plan, or 36 s.h. for the management emphasis plan as follows:

Core Requirements:

Every graduate student is required to complete a minimum number (depending on the plan selected) of the following engineering core courses. The core courses have been selected to provide each student with basic tools needed to function effectively in the professional work area.

• ENGR 6920 Project Planning and Management 3 s.h.
  ENGR 6921 Engineering Statistics 3 s.h.
  ENGR 6922 Engineering Systems Analysis 3 s.h.
  ENGR 6923 Information Technology Tools for Engineers 3 s.h.
  ENGR 6924 Computer Based Tools for Engineers 3 s.h.
  ENGR 6925 Applied Environmental Management 3 s.h.