Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Overview
Ceramic sciences and engineering programs teach people how to design ceramic materials for home and industrial use.Ceramic sciences and engineering programs include topics such as:
- Non-metallic metals
- Porcelains
- Industrial ceramics
- Ceramic superconductors
Schools
Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs in ceramic sciences and engineering. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree, students can transfer to a college or university for further study.
Very few colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in ceramic sciences and engineering. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four or five years of full-time study.
Very few universities offer graduate degrees in ceramic sciences and engineering. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.
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Related Educational Programs
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Chemistry
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Physics
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Chemical Engineers
- Engineering Technicians
- Industrial Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
- Manufacturing Engineers
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
- Trigonometry
Graduate Admissions
Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree in engineering (or perhaps chemistry), good grades, and good test scores.
Additional requirements at some schools include:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
- Letters of recommendation
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Calculus
- Ceramic Materials and Properties
- Ceramic Processing and Microstructure Development
- Chemistry
- Electronic Circuits
- Engineering Physics
- English Composition
- Glass Structure and Properties
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Linear Algebra
- Linear Differential Equations
- Mechanics
- Modeling of Materials Processing Methods
- Process Design
- Senior Design Project
- Statistics
- Thermodynamics of Materials
Graduate Program Courses
A master's program typically includes the following:
- Required courses
- Thesis
Things to Know
Most engineering jobs require a lot of writing and clear communication. Taking writing and other humanities courses will develop your communication skills.
Some bachelor's programs combine work experience with classes, and may take five or six years to complete. This work experience teaches skills, helps build job contacts, and you may be paid while you work.
In order to become licensed by your state to work as an engineer, you must have a degree from an accredited engineering program. You also need several years of work experience and must pass an exam. Many people take the exam at the same time they graduate or soon after.
Schools
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