{"id":1666,"date":"2018-01-09T01:37:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T01:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/siccs\/?page_id=1666"},"modified":"2024-11-05T08:50:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:50:06","slug":"ms-mechanical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/ms-mechanical-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"MS Mechanical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Application requirements_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Application requirements\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p><em>Applications are due by February 1st for Fall admission and September 15th for Spring admissions.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Statement of purpose<\/strong> \u2013 This should be a short letter addressed to the Admissions Committee. It should state your reason for pursuing the intended degree, what relevant experience you already have, and what experience you hope to gain by completing the degree.\u00a0<strong>Your statement of purpose should be wholly your own. We want to review your applications, but those found to have plagiarized or used generative text tools in the development of the statement of purpose will not be reviewed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae<\/strong> \u2013 This is an extended version of your resume. It should provide more information on your studies and experiences, and support your statement of purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Three letters of recommendation<\/strong> \u2013 These should come from individuals who could provide insight on your readiness and ability to successfully complete your graduate studies (e.g. faculty members, technical supervisors, or other individuals from the field in which you wish to pursue the degree). Within the online application you will be required to input the email addresses of your references and the system will automatically send the letter of recommendation request to each of them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test scores<\/strong>\u2013 <span><em>\u00a0<\/em> <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>International applicants from non-English speaking countries (or who didn\u2019t complete prior degrees with English as language of instruction) must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum scores accepted for TOEFL and IELTS are 80 and 6.5, respectively. Applicants with lower scores may be considered for the Program in Intensive English.<\/li>\n<li>Official GRE scores are not required.\u00a0 If you have completed the GRE in the past 5 years, we encourage you to report your scores. Scores can be sent to Northern Arizona University, institution code 4006 without a department code. Please be aware, scores sent to other institution codes or with additional department codes cannot be retrieved and must be re-submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript(s)<\/strong> \u2013 Your transcripts must be included in your application. GPA over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected. Official transcripts are not required until admissions. If your undergraduate degree will not post until after your application is submitted, please send an email at <a href=\"mailto:egrmasters@nau.edu\">egrmasters@nau.edu<\/a> to let us know when you will send the official transcript with your degree posted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your undergraduate degree is not in the same area of study as the program that you wish to apply for, you will need to complete a number of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/ME_Prerequisites-updated-6.30.22.pdf\">prerequisite courses<\/a> before being fully admitted into the program.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Documents and forms_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Documents and forms\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/graduate-college\/programs-of-study\/\">Find your Program of Study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=n57UJ-GJoEqZo9NbV7K6A1gsT0rVoypMl9ShYpOw9ZVUOFpaTDFKWEJPMFI0NzNIS1dSSk5RUk0xQSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advisory Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=n57UJ-GJoEqZo9NbV7K6A1gsT0rVoypMl9ShYpOw9ZVUM1dZN0VZUFlDMFNaTFJITDdMVFAyNkJJMCQlQCN0PWcu\">MS Thesis Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=n57UJ-GJoEqZo9NbV7K6A1gsT0rVoypMl9ShYpOw9ZVUNVRUVFA5TjBTQzhPTDNGTUpVSUhPTFM3WSQlQCN0PWcu\">MS Learning Objective Evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/non-thesis-checklist.pdf\">Checklist for master\u2019s non-thesis students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/ChecklistThesisStudents-1.pdf\">Checklist for master\u2019s thesis students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Graduate Assistants<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ME GA\/TA Agreement of Duties Form \u2013 Contact Department<\/li>\n<li>GA Review Form \u2013 Contact Department<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ME-GA-Evaluation\">GA Review E-Form \u2013 Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Customize Your Degree_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Customize Your Degree\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<p>You can make yourself more competitive for jobs in particular industries by selecting classes that meet the needs of those industries.\u00a0 Below are some possible specializations and the associated classes that we offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aerospace Engineering<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>ME 554 \u2013 Finite Element Analysis; ME 455 \u2013 Vibrations; ME 560 \u2013 Advanced Solid Mechanics; ME 599 \u2013 Advanced Engineering Analysis; ME 575 \u2013 Adaptive Materials and Systems; ME 520 \u2013 Advanced Fluid Mechanics; ME 523 \u2013 Flight Dynamics; ME 442 \u2013 Aerodynamics; ME 525 \u2013 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics; ME 580 \u2013 Mechanics of Composite Materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automotive Engineering<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>ME 554 \u2013 Finite Element Analysis; ME 455 \u2013 Vibrations; ME 575 \u2013 Adaptive Materials and Systems; ME 465 \u2013 Machine Design II; ME 542 \u2013 Advanced Robotics; EE 505 \u2013 Advanced Electric Vehicles; EE 558 \u2013 Advanced Automatic Controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bioengineering<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>ME 599 \u2013 Continuum Mechanics; ME 542 \u2013 Advanced Robotics; ME 554 \u2013 Finite Element Analysis; ME 563 \u2013 Biomechanical Engineering; ME 573 \u2013 Biomaterials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy Systems<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>ME 535 \u2013 Wind Energy Engineering; ME 530 \u2013 Advanced Thermal Analysis; ME 599 \u2013 Energy Systems Analysis; ME 525 \u2013 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics; ME 520 \u2013 Advanced Fluid Mechanics; EE 502 \u2013 Advanced Power Conversion; EE 501 \u2013 Advanced Power Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Please note that you do not need to take all the classes associated with a specialization to be more competitive for employment in that industry.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:megraduate@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">megraduate&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/graduate-college\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get application information<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-dark-blue\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/prospective-graduate-students\/\">Information for prospective graduate students<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4052,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"my-templates\/catalog.php","meta":{"ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1666","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1666"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6137,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1666\/revisions\/6137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}