CIP Code: 15.0612

Program of Study for the Master of Science in Technology

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School . 

Additional Admission Requirements: Personal Statement 

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

Letters of Recommendation: Two, must be professional or academic

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 2.9 OR 2.5 to 2.899 with exam scores of at least the 25th percentile. 

Exam Scores: GRE

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam requirement may be waived for applicants who have:

• A cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher in your bachelor’s degree; OR
• An earned master’s degree

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Technology

Concentration Requirements (24 or 27 Credits)

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