Catholic University Of America, The

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MS-MSE)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Materials scientists develop the materials that make everything better! There are few fields of science or engineering, which are not concerned in some way with materials. It has been estimated that the work of one in three engineers is directly related to materials, while over half of all engineers have at least an indirect concern for the properties of materials.

The master's degree program in materials science & engineering is especially designed to serve the needs of the technical population in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The program emphasizes advances in existing and emerging technologies in materials science which include:

* biomaterials
* glasses, ceramics & metallurgy
* magnetic and optical materials
* nanotechnology
* processing and instrumentation
* structural materials

Accreditation:

The engineering programs of the School of Engineering at CUA have been continuously accredited by the EAC-ABET since the beginning of the School (founded 1930) and the founding of ABET (founded 1932):Biomedical Engineering (BS, accredited since 1990)Civil Engineering (BS, accredited since 1938)Electrical Engineering (BS, accredited since 1938)Mechanical Engineering (BS, accredited since 1938)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999