Program: Technology - Appropriate Technology Concentration, MS and Engineering Physics - Systems and Laboratory Automation Concentration, MS - Appalachian State University

Apr 01, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Bulletin

Program Codes: MS_599B and MS_113B
CIP Codes: 15.0612 and 40.0801

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Technology and the Master of Science in Engineering Physics

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in physics or any science or related area such as mathematics, computer science, or engineering from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores.

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

Location: On Campus

Course Requirements for the Dual Master of Science in Technology/Appropriate Technology Concentration and the Master of Science in Engineering Physics/Systems and Laboratory Automation Concentration

Total Required (Minimum 54-57 Hours)

MS in Technology Required Courses (18-21 Hours)

TEC 5139 - Technology and Culture (3)

Choose One (3-6 Hours)

Concentration Courses (12 Hours)

12 hours of Appropriate Technology concentration approved courses chosen from the following courses

MS in Engineering Physics Required Courses (18 Hours)

Electives (5 Hours)

5 hours of graduate electives with approval from Engineering Physics graduate program director

Shared Courses (18 Hours)

PHY 5011 - Applied Physics Colloquium (0) (All students must enroll at least one time.)
PHY 5405 - Graduate Seminar (1)
PHY 5450 - Programmable Logic Controllers (4)
PHY 5735 - Microcontrollers (4)
TEC 5000 - Research in Technology (3)
TEC 5670 - Seminar (0) (All students must enroll at least two times.)
TEC 5900 - Internship (3-6) (3 Hours)

Choose One (3 Hours)

Other Requirements for the Dual MS in Technology and MS in Engineering Physics

Thesis: Optional. For Engineering Physics, physics thesis hours would count as an approved elective
Proficiency: Not required
Candidacy: Required for thesis option; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
Comprehensive: Required in both programs; see the program directors for information on content and timing
Product of Learning: None required