Materials Science and Engineering, Minor
Design the materials that power tomorrow's technologies through hands-on learning, professional research and strong industry partnerships. Materials science sits at the heart of next-generation innovation, impacting semiconductors, batteries and biomaterials.
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Minor description
Materials Science and Engineering minor description
In the materials science and engineering minor program, you gain an in-depth understanding of materials, including their structure, processing, properties and performance.
Why earn a materials science and engineering minor at ASU?
You can join Materials Advantage, the premier student organization for materials science and engineering students, where you can take part in professional development workshops, industry tours, networking events, outreach activities, conferences and technical competitions. The organization also hosts regular social events and gives you a direct channel for feedback and program improvement through meetings with faculty and program leadership.
Beyond Materials Advantage, you can explore hundreds of ASU student organizations, undergraduate research programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, engineering clubs and interdisciplinary project teams. ASU's vibrant campus adds opportunities for leadership development, community service, study abroad, undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and professional networking, plus career fairs, employer information sessions, and access to one of the nation's largest alumni networks to help you build both technical expertise and professional connections throughout your time at ASU.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 16 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in materials science & engineering requires a minimum of 16 credit hours. A minimum cumulative 2.00 ASU GPA is needed to complete the minor. Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor. |
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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
Note: MSE 301 does not count towards the minor.
6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
| 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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Enrollment requirements
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 this program. To complete the program, students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all minor courses. Students adding the minor also need to complete:
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.
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Careers this materials science and engineering minor prepares you for
For engineering graduates, a minor in materials science and engineering can expand career opportunities in nanotechnology, electronics, health care, sustainability and energy. For nonengineering graduates, this minor can provide a foundation in sustainability, nanotechnology and materials physics.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Materials Science and Engineering Program
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USE 138
semte@asu.edu
480-965-2335
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