| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours (CH) | 42 |
| Core Courses | 3 courses = 9 CH |
| Electives/Directed Research | 7 courses = 21 CH |
| Seminar | 1 course = 0 CH (MSE 699, mandatory attendance & presentation) |
| Pre-Dissertation | 1 course = 3 CH (MSE 711) |
| Dissertation | 1 course = 9 CH (MSE 712) |
| Minimum per Semester | 9 CH |
| Maximum per Semester | 12 CH |
| Electives per Semester | Up to 2 electives |