Through this graduate program you will study theoretical and practical approaches of explosives engineering and learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems. This program is designed for non-engineers.
Thesis and non-thesis options available. However, the non-thesis option is encouraged for distance students. Both options require 30 credit hours of coursework to complete, with a minimum 9 hours of 6000+ lecture classes. Thesis candidates may choose to include 6 hours of research to replace a 3 hour 5000+ lecture course and a 3 hour 6000+ lecture course in order to write a thesis.
A core of four courses is required of all students, and a module of allied courses in departments outside of explosives is encouraged. Four of the following courses are required of all M.S. students in Explosives Technology:
Students select 12 hours of Explosive Engineering and other appropriate elective courses. M.S. in explosives technology candidates are advised to group out-of-department courses into a module that fits their special interest.
All participants in explosives courses must submit to a security background check.
Your Pathway to a Graduate Degree
Start earning college credit toward a graduate degree. The GRE is not required to enter a certificate program, and credit earned may be applied toward your master’s degree.*
*restrictions may apply
Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply. Check with the academic department for program specific details and requirements. Learn more about the certificate to master's program.
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