M.S. Program

The thesis option is the standard master’s degree for mechanical engineering. Graduates complete 24 hours of graduate course work and a thesis. All students on teaching or research assistantships in the department are expected to pursue the thesis option.
A student’s curriculum and thesis must be approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee. The student must pass a final comprehensive examination, which is typically a presentation and defense of the thesis. In addition, the student must satisfy all University requirements defined in the current edition of The University of Alabama Graduate Catalog.
A minimum of 12 semester hours in the major area at or above the 500 level. Major area courses are ME and ME cross-listed courses. Three hours of approved coursework in a closely allied area may be used as a major area course.
A minimum of 6 hours of mathematics.
No more than 6 hours may be at the 400 level.
A minimum of 6 hours of ME 599 thesis research hours and an approved thesis.

This option is intended primarily for students who are employed full-time in government or industry. Graduates complete 33 hours of graduate course work and take a comprehensive exam in the final semester.
A student’s curriculum must be approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee.
A minimum of 18 semester hours in the major area at or above the 500 level. Major area courses are ME and ME cross-listed courses. Six hours of approved coursework in a closely allied area may be used as a major area course.
A minimum of 6 hours of mathematics.
No more than 6 hours may be at the 400 level.
Pass a comprehensive exam.

For additional information about mechanical engineering graduate programs, contact Dr. Robert Taylor or Dr. Willard Schreiber.

Mechanical Engineering