College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides each graduate with a foundation of knowledge and experience upon which to build successful careers in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, composite materials and structures, or space systems engineering.

Composite Materials and Structures MS-C is directed at providing students and industry professionals the opportunity to become familiar with how composite materials are used in several areas of engineering research and design across multiple industries. Graduates will develop the ability to better understand the applicability of these materials in improving and advancing product design. Surveys of the materials, processes and design methods associated with composite materials will be given as well as the scientific principles involved. In-depth understanding of the critical manufacturing processes, the testing of constituent and composite materials, and the structural analyses of these complex systems will be taught.

Admission Requirements

• GPA of 3.3 (calculated using all grades from last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits earned)

• GRE Scores

  • 70% or higher on the quantitative section

  • 40% or higher on the verbal section

• 3 letters of recommendation

Program Requirement

• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. 
• A minimum of 18 credit hours must be at the 6000-level or higher.
• All graduate students must submit School of Graduate Studies forms and requirements for their chosen plan.

Course Requirements

Composite Materials and Structures is a MS Plan C coursework only program. It requires 33 credits (mimimum).

Please visit mae.usu.edu for more details.