The MS in Aerospace Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (McKelvey School of Engineering) is offered through the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science. Students choose either a Thesis Option (30 credits, including research and a thesis defense) or a Course Option (30 credits in courses covering applied mathematics, aerospace engineering, and engineering electives). The program emphasizes advanced knowledge in areas such as aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, and research, preparing graduates for careers in industry, research, and continuing study.