Engineering (M.S.) - Thesis
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| ENGR 596 | Graduate Orientation/Seminar Series | 3 |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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A M.S. committee comprising three faculty members who have earned their Ph.D.s will oversee the M.S. student's research and educational program. One committee member will be the advisor. The committee is responsible for oversight of the following: (1) the educational program of study, and (2) the thesis defense. In order to complete the requirements for this degree, the student must plan a program with the M.S. committee.
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Choose Core courses, based on plan of study approved by M.S. Committee: Core courses exclude Thesis courses: ENGR 687, ENGR 688, ENGR 689, ENGR 690. Ph.D. and M.S. students may take ENGR 500, ENGR 520, and ENGR 590 as Core courses. All other ENGR 500-600 level courses are restricted to the M.S. program with the exception of course transfer into the Ph.D. program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis Courses | ||
| Engineering Elective 1 | 12 | |
| ENGR 690 | Thesis Defense in Engineering | 0 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date