Technology - Sustainable Building Design and Construction Concentration, MS

Program Code: MS_599H
CIP Code: 15.0612

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Technology

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores; statement of career goals.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Location: On Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Technology

Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)

Foundation Courses (3 Hours)

Research Core (6 or 9 Hours)

TEC 5000 - Research in Technology (3)

Choose One of the Following Courses

Concentration Requirements (24 or 27 Hours)

Graduate Core (9 Hours)

Choose From:

TEC 5129 - Project Management (3)
TEC 5149 - Entrepreneurship in Technology and Science (3)
TEC 5900 - Internship (3-6)
Approved graduate-level discipline-related advanced computer modeling course (3)
Approved graduate-level discipline-related advanced policy course (3)

Approved Coursework (12 Hours)

Choose From the Following Courses:

Graduate Electives (3-6 Hours)

3-6 hours of graduate electives

Other Requirements for the MS in Technology

Thesis: Optional
Proficiency: None required
Candidacy: Required for thesis option; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
Comprehensive: Written Exam and Oral Presentation for Technical Competencies - Students selecting the non-thesis option will have a written and oral exam covering coursework included on their program of study. The written exam is typically completed during the third semester of graduate study, During the last one-third of the program and no later than the last regular class day of the semester, there will be an oral presentation of technical competencies to the program committee.
Product of Learning: Not required