Traditional Master's in Materials Science
The following is a sample schedule for this degree – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Completion timeline: Our traditional master’s program involves 31 credit hours and can be completed in 2-3 years. This assumes that you maintain a full-time student status.
The required 31 hours includes:
- 15 hours of required coure courses.
- 6-9 hours of elective courses.
- 6-9 hours of research.
- 1 hour of seminar.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 12/12/2024, is based on the 2024-25 graduate catalog.
First semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Second semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Third semester (summer)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 3 |
Fourth semester (fall)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Fifth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
Tips for success
- Interdisciplinary courses taught in other departments may be used for electives if approved by the department head in advance.
- Review the admission and program requirements for full details on completing your degree.