A written comprehensive exam is required of all candidates who enter the graduate program after July 1, 1997. A candidate for the M.E. degree must complete an engineering study and submit a written report of individual work in some aspect of engineering design. Courses required for a B.S. degree in mining engineering cannot be counted toward a graduate degree in this major. In place of a thesis defense, a written comprehensive exam is required of all candidates who enter the graduate program after July 1, 1997. Applicants for the Ph.D. degree must have an M.S. degree, including a thesis.
Admission is based on recommendation and approval by departmental faculty.
Continuance is based upon successful completion of a qualifying examination as well as classroom and research performance. An individual program is planned for each candidate with the assistance and approval of the supervisory committee. Courses required for a B.S. degree in mining engineering cannot be counted toward a graduate degree in this major. Graduates in engineering, mathematics, and the physical sciences are invited to direct letters of application to the department chair.