DEGREE PROGRAMS
Stevens Institute of Technology offers complete
graduate programs in engineering, science, computer science and
management. Programs lead to one of over 50 different advanced degree
designations from the Master's to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
The graduate programs are intended to enable professionals to advance
in industries increasingly influenced by technology and also to
enable scholars to explore the frontiers of their disciplines. Concentrations
that can be tailored to the specific needs of the graduate student
are available within almost all degree designations. Interdisciplinary
degree programs can be fashioned to meet the specific needs of the
student and are administered by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Graduate
Certificates carry graduate credit and are also available for those
interested in a focused area of study.
Students now enrolled in graduate programs
at Stevens represent hundreds of undergraduate institutions from
all parts of the United States and throughout the world. Stevens
has an enrollment of over 2,700 graduate students in science, computer
science, engineering, information systems, management and technology
management. Students may attend graduate courses on a full-time
or part-time basis, with many students attending off-campus corporate
sites. Stevens' involvement in research activities contributes to
the vitality of the college's education process. The faculty is
composed of some 120 full-time men and women, over 90 percent of
whom hold doctoral degrees. Faculty members are actively engaged
in research projects in which graduate students have opportunities
to become extensively involved.
Graduate studies at Stevens are intended
to provide advanced educational opportunities to both the working
professional and the developing scholar. Students may complete a
prescribed course sequence or engage in a research activity that
generates new knowledge in pursuit of an advanced degree. In all
cases, a faculty advisor is assigned to assist students in the development
of a plan of study that satisfies particular educational needs.
Stevens operates primarily on a semester
system with graduate courses offered on the Hoboken campus, online
through Webcampus.Stevens, and certain off-campus sites in the late
afternoon or early evening. Most courses are offered in the evening,
on weekdays and some on Saturdays. A list of the off-campus programs
and locations appears earlier in this section. Courses are three
credits with the exception of some specialized seminars, special
problems, theses, dissertations, projects or laboratory offerings.
Most degree programs are a 30- or 36-credit Master of Science, a
30-credit Master of Engineering, a 60-credit Engineer or a 90-credit
Doctor of Philosophy. The Doctor of Philosophy programs include
dissertation requirements accounting for at least 30 credits. The
Engineer degree programs typically include projects accounting for
8 to 15 credits. Graduate Certificate programs provide specialization
in a particular area and generally require four courses, which may
be applied toward a graduate degree.
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MASTER'S PROGRAMS
A master's program may be thought of as
an extension or completion of the higher level of education already
achieved in undergraduate studies; it may be an exploration in some
depth of a particular area of science, engineering, computer science,
information systems or management; or it may be intended as a first
step toward the doctorate. Since the master's degree carries with
it the designation of the department in which it is earned, you
must follow a plan of study that your faculty advisor approves as
satisfactory for the requirements of the degree and adequate to
your particular needs. The Dean of Graduate Studies, at your request,
may arrange an interdisciplinary program designating at least two
professors to supervise each major area of study.
For the master's degree you must earn no
less than 30 credits of which 15 must be in your major department.
Additional requirements may be imposed by the department offering
the program. Interdisciplinary programs are exempt from the requirements
of 15 credits in one department. Thesis requirements, if any, vary
with the department. In general, a master's thesis is optional for
part-time students, but required by some departments of full-time
students who are supported graduate assistants or are continuing
on to the doctorate. In order to receive a degree from Stevens you
must have an average of "B" (3.0 GPA) in your major area
of study and an overall average of "B" (3.0 GPA) exclusive
of transfer credits in the courses required for the degree. Up to
9 transfer credits may be accepted by the School of Engineering
and the School of Sciences and Arts or 12 transfer credits may be
accepted by the School of Technology Management if these credits
have not already been used to obtain an academic degree. All credits
for transfer must show grades of "B" (3.0 GPA) or better,
and the courses must be approved by the appropriate departments
and submitted to the Registrar's office. A maximum of six years
is allowed for completion of the degree unless an extension has
been requested by the student and granted by the Dean of Graduate
Studies.
ENGINEER PROGRAMS
The Engineer degree is a terminal professional
degree beyond the master's degree. The purpose of the Engineer program
is to advance the training of engineers beyond the master's level
and to provide modern education for engineers whose master's degrees
are not recent. A design project carrying from 8 to 15 credits is
required. Five programs, each of 60 credits, are offered, leading
to the degrees of:
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
A doctoral program is specifically intended
to lead to an independent investigation of a problem in your field,
so that you may make a significant contribution to that body of
knowledge. Although a part of your task is the acquisition of the
existing knowledge in your field, your fundamental objective is
to develop your own skills and capacity to conduct original research.
The preliminary requirements for the doctorate, therefore, are regarded
not as ends in themselves, but as preparation for the dissertation
in which you demonstrate this ability.
Since, as a doctoral student, you will
pursue research in a particular field of science, engineering or
management, you will develop your study plan in preliminary conferences
with a faculty advisor from the department of your choice and with
other members of the faculty who may be concerned. In addition to
the general admissions requirements, you must satisfy the standards
for qualification established by your particular department. Such
approval is not usually given unless you have completed work equivalent
to the master's degree.
A prior master's degree may be transferred
for up to 30 credits without specific course descriptions with approval
of the department and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Up to one-third
of additional course credits may be transferred with the approval
of the thesis committee and the Dean of Graduate Studies. The grade
of "B" (3.0 GPA) or better is required for such courses
and such courses may not have been already used to obtain an academic
degree.
The Dean of Graduate Studies, at the request
of the student, may arrange an interdisciplinary program. To oversee
and approve such a program, the Dean of Graduate Studies, on the
advice of faculty responsible for the programs involved, will designate
a professor from each of the pertinent disciplinary areas to serve
on a special supervisory committee. The committee chairpersons will
ordinarily be the professors who will supervise your research. Examination
requirements for interdisciplinary programs will be tailored appropriately
and administered through the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Individual departments may require proficiency
in a foreign language appropriate to the area of a doctoral candidate's
proposed dissertation. This proficiency will be tested by an examination
set by the department at least one year before graduation. Individual
departments may require an additional language.
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Before a department approves a candidate
for the doctorate, the candidate must have demonstrated to the Dean
of Graduate Studies that the language requirements, if any, have
been satisfied; that the qualifying or comprehensive and preliminary
examinations in the major and minor areas of study have been passed;
and that the research program for a dissertation has been approved.
The preliminary examination pertaining to the research topic must
be taken at least one year before the expected degree completion.
Within 6 months of becoming a doctoral
candidate, the student needs to select a Research Advisor and agree
upon a research topic. The Research Advisor will request that the
Department Director nominate additional members of the Advisory
Committee. A dissertation committee is composed of at least four
persons, one of whom must be a Stevens professor from another department
or program. It is permissible and desirable to have as a committee
member a highly qualified person from outside Stevens. The chair
or co-chair must be a tenuretrack, full-time professor or professor
emeritus. A Dissertation Advisory Committee Appointment form is
completed and submitted to the Dean of the graduate school for approval.
Usually, the student's Research Advisor serves as Chairman of the
Advisory Committee. The student and the Advisory Committee must
meet at least once a year and report to the Dean of the graduate
school that the meeting was held.
Within two weeks after the beginning of
the semester in which you expect to complete the requirements for
the doctorate, you are required to file an application for candidacy
for the degree at the Office of Graduate Studies. A dissertation,
in which you present the results of your research in a form worthy
of publication, must be submitted to the committee at least six
weeks before the date on which you expect to receive your degree.
After the advisory committee accepts your dissertation, a date will
be set for a public oral examination to defend it. The defense must
take place at least two weeks before commencement.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS
Programs leading to Graduate Certificates
are organized for practicing engineers, applied scientists and managers
to keep abreast of the newest techniques and their applications
in selected disciplines. Most graduate certificates consist of four
graduate courses of an applied nature, and the information and understanding
gained in the courses can be immediately applied to the solution
of on-the-job problems. One course, with faculty approval, may be
transferred to the graduate certificate. The grade of "B"
(3.0 GPA) or better is required for such courses, and it may not
have been already used to obtain an academic degree. A Graduate
Certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the graduate
courses required for the program. In most instances, these courses
may be applied towards a graduate degree.
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Stevens designs professional education programs
in engineering, computer science, mathematics, science and management
tailored to meet the needs of industry and government. These programs
are typically taught by regular members of the Stevens faculty and
are delivered conveniently for the working professional. For more
information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies.
WEBCAMPUS.STEVENS
Stevens students can take courses online
for graduate credit and non-credit at their desktop through WebCampus.Stevens.
Designed for those who, because of distance or other commitments,
cannot attend class at either Stevens' Hoboken campus or at off-campus
corporate locations, WebCampus courses are delivered worldwide by
the same superior faculty who teach in conventional classroom settings.
Numerous graduate certificates, entire Master's degrees, individual
courses and non-credit E-seminars are available online.
Stevens has been at the forefront of distance
learning for a number of years, offering courses that utilize the
benefits of interactive television, Internet and other advanced
instructional technologies. Experience with these innovations makes
it possible for you to receive the finest technical graduate education
using rich Web features, such as threaded discussions, chat rooms,
bulletin boards, e-mail, file sharing, streaming video, whiteboards
and workgroups for in-depth "classroom" participation.
You'll also have library privileges, with instant search and retrieval
of important databases. WebCampus on-line graduate courses are co-sponsored
by ACM, AIChE, ASCE, ASME, IEEE, NECA, and SNAME. WebCampus is also
a member of the Global Wireless Education Consortium (GWEC), and
is supported, in part, by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The Office of International Student and
Scholar Services administers the English Language Program. International
students coming from countries where English is not the first language
have an opportunity to master written and oral forms of American
English. All incoming international students are required to have
their English skills evaluated upon arrival. Students who are identified
as needing assistance in their English skills are required to initially
register for one of four levels.
The Developmental English (DE) courses
have a fee for each level based on the number of instructional hours
and the breadth of the courses. The most intensive level is considered
full-time, with 20 contact-hours per week. Less intensive courses
at higher levels have a reduced number of contact-hours. Such courses
may be taken concurrently with additional graduate courses. While
the courses carry no graduate credit, they are taken into account
in determining full-time status.
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
A requirement for all acceptances into the Office
of Graduate Admissions is the possession of a bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university in the United States or
the equivalent from a foreign institution. Exceptions are granted
to eligible Stevens undergraduates who have maintained an appropriate
grade point average and have elected to participate in the Deferred
Graduate Credit or Dual Degree Programs. Stevens undergraduates
must submit an approved Study Plan signed by the appropriate faculty
member in the department and must be submitted to the Registrar's
Office.
After admissions application material is
submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions, accompanied by an
application fee of $50, representatives from the appropriate academic
department will review the material. A complete application includes
official transcripts of your complete scholastic record (both undergraduate
and graduate) and two letter of recommendation forms. International
applicants must also include a Financial Verification Form and results
of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum
acceptable paper-based TOEFL score is 500 (550 for all Computer
Science, Management and Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering
programs). The minimum acceptable computer-based TOEFL score is
170 (210 for all Computer Science, Management and Civil, Environmental,
and Ocean Engineering programs). However, TOEFL may be waived if
other acceptable evidence of English proficiency is provided.
Applicants will be evaluated based on several
criteria: undergraduate class standing (upper third is desirable);
performance in major field; grade-point average; professional experience,
where appropriate; and, for some programs, performance on standardized
examinations. GRE or GMAT scores are required for financial support.
An English examination is administered
to all international students before the first registration. If
English proficiency is deemed inadequate, a course in English as
a Second Language is required.
Newly-admitted students can meet with an
advisor and complete a plan of study before the student can enroll
for courses. Courses not included in your Study Plan may not count
toward your degree. Continuing students will receive course registration
information online each semester. Most students now enroll online
via Web for Students. A late fee will be charged for enrollment
after the enrollment deadline.
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A student who wishes to change to a different
department after an initial acceptance is treated as a new student
applying for admission. A program change form must be submitted
to the Office of Graduate Admissions, and the student's file is
then sent to the new department for a separate admission decision.
The student completes a new study plan and registers as a new student.
Credits for courses already taken are handled as if the student
were transferring from another institution. Acceptance of such credits
is entirely at the discretion of the department and must be approved
by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Students who have not enrolled for less
than two years and are requesting readmission to the same department/program,
need to meet with their advisor or department director and complete
a new study plan and submit this study plan to the Office of Graduate
Admissions. Students who have not enrolled for less than two years
and are requesting readmission to a different department or program
need to submit a program change form to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
The student's file will be reviewed and a decision letter will be
sent to the student. Students who have not enrolled for more than
two years need to reapply.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Academic grades are designated by letter
grades: "A" is excellent; "B" is good, "C"
is passing, the lowest passing grade for graduate courses, and "F"
is failure. "IP" is used as an interim grade for work
in progress, such as special problems, theses, engineer projects
and doctoral dissertations. Please refer to the Graduate Student
Handbook for complete information on grading.
Students must maintain a "B"
(3.0) grade point average to remain in satisfactory academic standing
in the graduate programs. Students who have less than a "B"
average, have received a "C" in three or more courses
or have received an "F" in a course that has not been
improved by repeating, will be placed on probation until the above
issues have been corrected. Please refer to the Probation and Dismissal
Guidelines on the Graduate Student Services section of the Office
of Graduate Studies Web page.
Students are expected to maintain continuity
of enrollment except for summer sessions. If this cannot be done,
the student must apply in writing for a leave of absence, which
is subject to the approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
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