Chemical Engineering MS Program Requirements
Program Overview
The MS in Chemical Engineering at San Jos茅 State University provides advanced study in both fundamental and applied chemical engineering topics. The program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum with electives in engineering, science, and related fields, preparing students for careers in industry and further graduate study.
Master鈥檚 Requirements (30 units)
Core Courses (12 units)
- CHE 200 - Research Methods 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
- CHE 251 or MATE 251 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics or Advanced Solid State Thermodynamics 3 unit(s)
- CHE 218 - Reaction Kinetics 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
- CHE 219 - Transport Processes 3 unit(s)
Approved Electives (12 units)
12 units of electives selected in consultation with a graduate advisor. At least one technical elective needs to be an approved 200-level course.
Culminating Experience (6 units)
Program departments are required to certify when Plan A or Plan B has been completed satisfactorily via the Verification of Culminating Experience form.
- 鈥婥HE 281 - MS Thesis/Project Preparation Seminar 3 unit(s)
- CHE 280 - Graduate Research OR CHE 280I - Graduate Research Internship 2 unit(s)
Complete one course for 1 unit:
- CHE 298 - MS Research/Project 1 unit
- CHE 298I - MS Research/Project Internship 1 unit
- CHE 299 - Master鈥檚 Thesis 1 unit
- CHE 299I - Master鈥檚 Thesis Internship 1 unit
