2014 The 2014 U.S. News & World Report ranked SLU among the “Best Graduate Schools” in the country.
2013 In the spring of 2013, Parks College conferred the first Ph.D. in Aviation in the world. The 2013 U.S. News & World Report ranked Parks College’s graduate degree in biomedical engineering as one of the top programs in the country.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY PARKS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE APPLICATION AT SLU.EDU/GRADUATEADMISSION-HOME/APPLY-NOW OFFICIAL GRE QUANTITATIVE SCORE OF 150 OR GREATER OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL PREVIOUS DEGREES – MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND THREE PERSONAL POTENTIAL INDEX SCORES CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
SLU is on the 2013 G.I. Jobs “Military Friendly Schools” list which honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the best to embrace America’s veterans as students.
$53 MILLION More than $53 million in financial aid was awarded to Saint Louis University graduate students in 2012–2013, 25 percent of which was awarded in the form of scholarships, grants or assistantships/fellowships.
$10.5 MILLION Saint Louis University awarded more than $10.5 million in scholarships/grants to SLU graduate students in 2012–2013.
CONTACT INFORMATION
MAIL McDonnell Douglas Hall 1033 3450 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 PHONE 314-977-8306 EMAIL parksgraduateprograms@slu.edu WEB parks.slu.edu
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ADMISSION PHONE 314-977-2500 TOLL-FREE 800-SLU-FOR-U EMAIL gradadmission@slu.edu WEB slu.edu
PROFESSIONAL GOALS STATEMENT EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (WHEN NATIVE LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH) – MINIMUM SCORES: TOEFL PBT 550, TOEFL IBT 80 OR IELTS 6.5
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G R A D U AT E P R O G R A M S
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
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ABOUT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
ENGINEERING The graduate programs at Parks College provide state-of-the-art curricula that match current job markets and industry needs. These programs are designed to advance the careers of working professionals, as well as provide support to students who choose to pursue careers in academia. Our graduate degrees offer specialization tailored to the interests of each student. Parks graduate programs emphasize quantitative extension of knowledge in the core areas of engineering and aviation. As a student enrolled in the program, you will build expertise in your area of interest as well as gain a general understanding of the industry. Our faculty emphasize familiarization with the methods and techniques of scientific investigation through research, evaluation and communication in an independent and critical fashion. These dedicated faculty, with their strong academic and industrial experience, will assist you inside and outside of the classroom to support your academic and personal growth. To explore our graduate programs, please visit parks.slu.edu/grad. Feel free to contact my office if you have any questions.
M.S. AND PH.D. IN ENGINEERING Areas of emphasis include:
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PARKS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY
AVIATION M.S. AND PH.D. IN AVIATION* Areas of emphasis include:
COLLEGIATE FLIGHT EDUCATION FLIGHT OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION AVIATION SAFETY
Founded in 1927, Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology was America’s first federally certified school of aviation. Today, Parks has a worldwide reputation for its aviation and engineering programs.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate students are involved in many areas of research at Parks College. Below are some of the areas in which we have research-active faculty and where graduate students can expect to conduct research:
Our graduate students gain valuable experience
CARDIOVASCULAR AND ASSIST DEVICES
* Additional areas of emphasis may be approved by the department.
Due to emerging global issues, Parks students have endless opportunities to apply their education in a way that is technically brilliant, socially responsible and uniquely enterprising to ultimately make our world a better, more inclusive place.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT PARKS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AND ASSISTANTSHIPS
working with faculty and peers. Additional opportunities to publish in scientific journals and attend professional conferences prepare our graduates for careers in industry or academia. Because of our location in a vibrant and
ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
industry-rich city, our faculty have access
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Therefore, our students have access not only to
NEURO/OUTGROWTH AND INJURY
professionals.
and relationships with industry professionals. top-notch faculty but also successful industry
One $20,000 Graduate Fellowship award is given every year. Students who are interested should submit a separate application beginning Feb. 1. Graduate research assistants work closely with faculty members on specific research topics in their areas of emphasis. Assistantships provide tuition assistance, a monthly stipend and health insurance. Students who are interested should apply by Feb. 1 for consideration for the following fall semester. Additional information can be found online at parks.slu.edu/grad-support.
REPARATIVE MEDICINE SAFETY SENSORS AND SYSTEMS SIGNAL PROCESSING SPACE SYSTEMS STRUCTURES AND BRIDGES
EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES There are many opportunities for students to receive funding through external research grants that are managed directly by individual faculty. Therefore, students are encouraged to explore our engineering and aviation research areas and contact the corresponding faculty member.
THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCES TISSUE ENGINEERING
*All aviation M.S. courses are offered online.
Riyadh Hindi, Ph.D., P.E. Director of Graduate Programs
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institution that values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care and a strong commitment to faith and service. Founded in 1818, the University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,500 students on campuses in St. Louis, Mo., and Madrid, Spain. Building on a legacy of nearly 200 years, Saint Louis University continues to move forward with an unwavering commitment to a higher purpose, a greater good.
RESEARCH AT PARKS COLLEGE
TRANSPORTATION WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULICS
Additional areas can be found online at parks.slu.edu/research.
“We continuously infuse REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES in our curricular and extra-curricular activities, we implement education programs with impact, we pioneer discipline-bridging research that addresses GLOBAL CHALLENGES, and we promote ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROSPERITY.” THEODOSIOS ALEXANDER, SC.D. Dean, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and of Biomedical Engineering
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES Students interested in additional financial aid opportunities can find out more by going to slu.edu/student-financial-services/graduatestudents.