For administrative purposes, the student's home department will be the department originally admitting the student. A major professor may be selected from any of the three participating departments. A student must designate at least one member of the POS committee from his or her home department, and at least one member from outside the home department. A student must complete at least 36 credit hours of acceptable work including preparation of a thesis. A structured minor requires 12 credits of approved transportation courses and a thesis on a transportation related topic.
Detailed requirements are available from the chair of the supervisory committee.
Graduate students pursuing a major in any of the cooperating departments who have an interest in transportation are encouraged to consider a formal declared minor in transportation. Students considering a declared minor should consult with the chair of the supervisory committee about the requirements for it. Graduates will have specific knowledge in one or more of these focus areas and the skills to conduct research and analysis of transportation issues. These skills allow graduates to be productive immediately in positions related to a focus area or to continue in more advanced transportation graduate work. Courses Primarily for Graduate Students Trans 555.