Engineering and Applied Science

Website for Engineering concentrations: http://coe.uno.edu/coe_web/graduate/phd.htm
Website for Science concentrations: http://cosc.uno.edu/interdiscgrad.cfm#phd

Degree Programs

• Engineering and Applied Science (Ph.D.)

Mission and/or research areas:

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Science
The program is intended to develop the necessary research, analytical, and design skills to qualify graduates for high-level engineering and scientific positions in research, industry and government. This unique program provides the candidate with substantial depth in one branch of engineering or science as well as a broad base of interdisciplinary knowledge needed for the technological challenges of today. Engineers and scientists find that the Ph.D. degree can significantly increase their lifetime earnings.

Concentrations
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Physics

Application deadlines:

• Spring 2008

International students....October 1
Domestic students.........November 1

• Fall 2008

Applicants seeking graduate school scholarships...March 15

International students....June 1
Domestic students.........July 1

Admission requirements:

Engineering concentrations -

• Receipt of an undergraduate or a Master's degree in engineering.
• Meet the UNO GPA requirement--2.5 undergraduate, 3.0 graduate.
• Have a GRE score (verbal and quantitative sections) of 1200 and a TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer).

Send the following directly to the Graduate Coordinator (see contact below)

• 3 letters of recommendation (form is available on Engineering website)

Science concentrations -

• Receipt of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, geophysics, mathematics, physics, or a closely related field, or be willing to complete course work required in an existing Master’s program in one of the participating departments at UNO while pursuing the PhD.
• Applicants are expected to have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for undergraduate work and 3.5 or above for graduate work.
• Foreign applicants must have a TOEFL score of 550 or better.
• Results of the GRE (no more than 5 years old). Minimum GRE scores are determined by the individual departments.

Send the following directly to the Graduate Coordinator (see contact below)

• Personal statement
• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation
  

For more information contact:

Graduate Coordinators:

Engineering concentrations

Dr. Paul Chirlian, pchirlia@uno.edu , 504-280-5504
915 Engineering
University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans LA 70148

Science concentrations

Dr. Ken Holladay, khollada@uno.edu, 504-280-5590
Mrs. Zella Huaracha, zhuarach@uno.edu, 504-280-5590
2116 Science Building
University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans LA 70148

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