The master's degree program in materials science and engineering is especially designed to serve the needs of the technical population in Washington, D.C. The program emphasizes advances in existing and emerging technologies in materials science which include:<br><br>nanotechnology<br>composite materials<br>carbon nanotube-based materials and sensors<br>biomaterials<br>glasses, ceramics, and metallurgy<br>magnetic and optical materials<br>computational materials science<br>The curriculum will lead to the awarding of the degree of Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering.<br><br>Candidates for the master’s degree in MSE must complete a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate work. Two curricular options are available for completion of the master’s degree in MSE, either through coursework or through thesis.