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.

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Admission Requirements

• Official transcript indicating a bachelor’s degree in an eccredited U.S. college or universty or a similarly recognized international university in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• GPA of 3.3 (calculated using all grades from last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits earned)

• GRE scores are used by some faculty in choosing students and in funding decisions and are therefore strongly encouraged

• 3 letters of recommendation

• International students-proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)

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Program Requirements

• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation
• Grades of C- or lower are not permitted on the program of study
• All graduate students must submit School of Graduate Studies forms and requirements for their chosen plan
• A master’s degree must be completed within six years of entering the degree program. Additional time may be requested by the student’s committee and submitted to the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies for review
• Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is revalidated
• At least 24-semester credits must be from a committee-approved and a School of Graduate Studies-approved Program of Study from Utah State University

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One program plan is available for the Composite Materials and Structures MS degree.

The Plan C Coursework Only requires 33 credits (minimum):

• 15 credits of Composite core courses
• 18 credits of approved 5000-level (or above) MAE technical electives
• At least 18 credits must be 6000-level or above
• Credits in the following areas are not acceptable: foreign languages, continuing graduate advisement, individual home study, miliatary science, thesis research, and courses numbered below 3000
• Approval of academic forms required for master’s students by the School of Graduate Studies
  • Program of Study

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Course Requirements