Underwater Acoustic Systems

Master’s Degree #535

Start Starts: Summer

Clock Est. completion in 24 months

Location pin Offered through Hybrid

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Overview

The Underwater Acoustic Systems curriculum is currently available to Distance Learning students and leads to either a Master of Science in Engineering Acoustics or a Master of Engineering Acoustics depending on whether the student completes a thesis. Students typically take one course per quarter for a period of 8 quarters (24 months) followed by a thesis or capstone project. They must also complete a one-week residency during their first 4000-level physics course to gain experience in experimental techniques. The courses are taught primarily via streaming video or video-teleconferencing (VTC.) Downloadable recordings of the classes are available for students who do not have access to VTC or miss a class. Instructors also use virtual classroom software for problem-solving sessions or individual help. The classes are usually timed to coincide with resident offerings. The course of studies is designed to improve the student's performance in operational, maintenance, and acquisition positions by providing them with a firm background in the fundamental science and engineering of acoustic systems.

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Courses Required

Quarter Course
Quarter 1 PH3119
Quarter 2 PH3451
Quarter 3 PH3452
Quarter 4 PH4454
Quarter 5 EO2402
Quarter 6 EO3402
Quarter 7 EC4450
Quarter 8 PH4455
Quarter 9 PH4409

Eligibility

The following are eligible for this offering:

  • Naval Officers
  • Naval Enlisted
  • Non-Naval Officers
  • Non-Naval Enlisted
  • DON Civilians
  • DOD Civilians
  • Defense Contractors
  • Non-DOD Federal Employees
  • State and Local Government Employees
  • International military personnel

Requirements for Entry

  • Baccalaureate degree with a major in engineering or physical science
  • GPA of 2.2 or better
  • Completion calculus through differential equations with an average of C+ or better
  • Completion calculus-based physics sequence with an average of C+ or better

Application Information

Applications are handled by the NPS Admissions Office. Please visit the admissions website or contact them at admissions@nps.edu.

Tuition & Service Obligation

For information regarding tuition, please contact the NPS Tuition office at tuition@nps.edu, or contact this offering’s POC at kay.gemba@nps.edu.

For information regarding service obligation, please visit the Admissions Office’s Eligibility/Service Obligation page.

Other Information

$3,500 per student/course.