Materials Science and Engineering ,Minor
Ceramics, Composites, Metallurgy, Microelectronics, NANOSCIENCE, Nanotechnology, Polymers
In the materials science and engineering minor program, science and engineering majors gain an in-depth understanding of materials, including their structure, processing, properties and performance.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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MSE 250: Structure and Properties of Materials
Students in programs that require MSE 250 will need to take an additional upper-division MSE course in place of MSE 250.
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MSE 355: Structure and Defects
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
MSE Elective
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Note: MSE 301 does not count towards the minor.
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| Materials-Related Lab | ||
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Note: MSE 212 is the recommended lab course to fulfill this requirement.
1 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
| Materials-Related Course | ||
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300-Level
MSE Elective
400-Level
MSE Elective
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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To earn the minor, students must receive a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A") across all minor courses.
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GPA Requirement: 2.75
Incompatible Majors: BA in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in materials science and engineering
Other Enrollment Requirements: Students must hold sophomore status to enroll in the materials science and engineering minor program. To earn the minor, students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all minor courses. Students adding the minor also need to complete MAT 265 (MAT 270), MAT 266 (MAT 271), MAT 267 (MAT 272), MAT 242 (MAT 342 or 343), and CHM 114 or CHM 113 and 116.
Interested students should consult with a School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy advisor to verify eligibility and to review all courses required for the minor. To schedule an advising appointment, students should contact the SEMTE advising office at 480-965-2335 or semte@asu.edu.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
For engineering graduates, a minor in materials science and engineering could open up career opportunities in nanotechnology, electronics, health care, sustainability and energy. For nonengineering graduates, a minor in materials science and engineering can provide a foundation in sustainability, nanotechnology and materials physics.
Materials Science and Engineering Program
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ECG 202
semte@asu.edu
480-965-2335
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
