Online Aerospace Structures Grad Programs

[YoungTurk]

Does anyone here have any reccomendations for online (accredited) aerospace structures programs?

I think I've convinced my company to allow me to pursue this education route, and I'll be filing application paperwork withing the next few months. I've got a solid undergrad background with a degree in Engineering Mechanics and I'm looking for a career path involving structural design or modification. I currently work stress analysis in payloads, and the degree must be related.

If I had to file the paperwork right now, I'd go for the USC DEN (Distance Education Network) it seems well suited to my interests and career. It is very expensive, however, and I haven't spoken to anyone who's actually been in the program. I also looked at Embry Riddle's Worldwide Online programs, but they don't seem to have an appropriate track for me.

Does anyone here have experience with online programs of this type or suggestions as to where else to look?

 

[wes616]

Look at U Texas at Arlington. I know two people who have been through their program.



Wes C.
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[YoungTurk]

Thanks for the reply wes. Looks like a good program but there is reference to professors being able to require attendance for exams on the website. Do you know if these people were able to complete the program completely remotely?

 

[wes616]

Not completely remotely, as they were in Ft Worth. But I'd just call and ask.

Wes C.
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[fbdandloadpath]

YoungTurk,

I suppose I am biased, but I recommend the APOGEE (A Program of Graduate Engineering Education) program at the University of South Carolina. The Mechanical Engineering program is very strong in structural mechanics - there is no aerospace program per se. I attended part time through APOGEE and got my Masters back in 1985 BI (Before Internet) and my Ph.D. in 2006 (using the Internet with downloaded lectures). Each class and instructor is different, with some instructors preferring that students attend the first day of class and test dates in Columbia, SC, but other instructors allowed for a "totally offsite" course using approved proctors for tests.

Check it out:

http://www.engr.sc.edu/apogee/apogee.html

Never stop learning - if you think you're too old to learn something, or that you know everything, it might be a good time to retire.

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