The Mechanical Engineering Department's objective is the education of the design engineer with project management capabilities. A sound basis in the principles and methodology of engineering design is established by a required sequence of four lecture courses and two design project courses. Proficiency in a field of specialization is achieved by selecting an approved disciplinary grouping of at least four courses. The expertise of the faculty covers all the fundamental mechanical engineering disciplines. A good mix ofexperienced teachers and enthusiastic younger faculty members enrich the program.
All professors hold thePh.
D., the highest degree granted in their field, and many have industrial experience. All classroom teaching isdone by faculty. Faculty choose to teach at Santa Clara because they genuinely enjoy getting to know students. The Naval Postgraduate School is a graduate education institution established for the education of selected military officers on active duty. Currently, the only civilian students accepted are employees of the United States Government, or allied governments, whose agency sponsors them.