玻璃科学
The only glass science Master's degree in the country
Alfred University offers MS and PhD degrees in 玻璃科学 (GS). The MS program emphasizes hands-on studies that enable graduates to readily move into careers ranging from applied research and development to plant operations and technical management. The PhD program offers a blend of theoretical and applied studies enabling graduates to tackle fundamental problems in materials science and engineering.
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本科准备
Applicants to the MS program in 玻璃科学 should have a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or the physical sciences. Students accepted with degrees in disciplines other than 陶瓷, 玻璃科学, or Materials Science and 工程 may be required to complete some undergraduate courses to ensure competency in the field.
毕业要求
The program requires 30 credit-hours beyond the bachelor's level, as follows:
- 研究生-level glass electives (6 credits)
- 研究生-level characterization elective (3 credits)
- 研究生-level technical electives (6 credits)
- 研究生 Seminar (0 credit, mandatory every semester)
- 论文研究(14学分)
- 研究研讨会(1学分)
Candidates for the degree must submit and successfully defend a Master's thesis based on work completed as part of the 14 credit-hours of thesis research. In collaboration with their thesis advisors, candidates must also write and submit a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
学习时间
The program is designed to be completed in 16 months (3 semesters plus summers) of full-time study. The program must be completed within six years of first admission. 需要连续注册.
资助和助学金
Accepted full-time students are eligible for financial support, ranging from partial support (work opportunities) to full support (an annual stipend plus a tuition waiver). Students will be notified of their award upon acceptance.
Applicants who do not receive full support are placed on a waiting list for additional funding. Because additional support is not guaranteed, students who receive partial support should make plans to support themselves throughout the duration of the degree program. More information about the tuition rates, 预计生活费用, and the availability of loans is available on the 招生办公室 网页.
本科准备
Applicants possessing BS and MS degrees in engineering and the physical sciences are considered for admission into the program. Students accepted with degrees in disciplines other than 陶瓷, 玻璃科学, or Materials Science and 工程 may be required to complete some undergraduate courses to ensure competency in the field.
毕业要求
The program requires 90 credit-hours beyond the Bachelor's level, including:
- Advanced 工程 Math (3 credits)
- Thermodynamics of Materials (3 credits)
- Kinetics and Non-Equilibrium Processes in Materials (3 credits)
- 固态物理(3学分)
- 研究生-level glass electives (15 credits)
- 研究生-level electives (minimum of 6 credits)
- 研究生 Seminar (0 credit, mandatory every semester)
- Thesis research (minimum of 30 credits)
- 研究研讨会(1学分)
Up to 15 credit hours of graduate-level course work can be transferred into the program with approval of the School of 工程 graduate program director.
Candidates for the degree must pass a qualifying exam, typically in the first year of their residency. 攻读学位的人必须写作, present and successfully defend a doctoral thesis based on independent and original research conducted by the student. The thesis must be acceptable for publication.
学习时间
There is a minimum two-year residency requirement. Full-time students entering with a Master's degree are encouraged to complete the program within 3 years. Those entering with a Bachelor's degree are encouraged to complete the program within 54 months (9 semesters plus summers) of admission. 需要连续注册.
资助和助学金
All students admitted to the PhD program receive full support (tuition plus an annual stipend) through teaching assistantships, 研究助理, 或奖学金. Information about the cost of living near Alfred is available on the 招生办公室 网页.