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Create your own custom specialization
Students have the option of designing a specialization to meet unique needs. Pursuit of such a specialization requires the help of the faculty advisor and academic advisor. This option is popular with students who may have an interest in gaining a general background into materials and wish to take a courses on a variety of topics such as metals, ceramics, composites, etc., or students who may have a highly specialized interest.
Curriculum
Courses in the major:
Students must select six MSE 600 level or higher lecture courses for a total of 18 credit hours.
Students must also select one MSE non-core 600 level lab for a total of 1 hour (619, 649, 669, 679).
Technical electives:
Four courses, totaling at least 12 credit hours, in accord with the Technical Elective guidelines.
Download the Specialization Options/Technical Elective guidelines (PDF, 154K)
Additional requirements
- Written rationale for construction of the specialization.
- The signed approval of the student's faculty advisor, along with the approval of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, is required prior to enrollment in any proposed course work.
Custom specialization curriculum checklist
Download the Custom Specialization curriculum checklist (PDF, 80K) Listing which details all courses necessary to earn a Bachelor's degree in MSE with a custom specialization.
Specialization Application form
Specialization Application forms are due before the start of the last quarter of the Junior year (i.e., typically by the end of Winter quarter of Junior year).
Download Specialization Application (PDF, 88K)
Please read through the Specialization Application, complete the form, and obtain the required faculty advisor signature. The student should then schedule an appointment with the MSE Undergraduate Advisor to review the application. Students may e-mail the MSE Undergraduate Advisor, phone 292-3145, or stop by 477 Watts Hall to set up this appointment.
Career paths:
Students may design their specialization for nearly any career path. The foundation of materials core classes will make the student competitive for any position in the MSE field.
