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A minimum of 124 credits are required for an Aerospace Engineering degree. Students must select a track. All courses in either the Aeronautical or Astronautical track must be completed.
Minimum Degree Requirements The fulfillment of all department, school, and university requirements. A minimum of 124 credits are required for an Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles, and supervise their manufacture. Those who work with aircraft are called aeronautical engineers, and those working specifically with spacecraft are called astronautical engineers.
Undergraduate. Through hands-on education, diverse research opportunities, and a strong academic community, aerospace engineering (AE) at Maryland prepares students for positions within aeronautic and astronautic fields across industry, government, and academia.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering undergraduate degree programs feature cutting-edge education labs, dedicated faculty who encourage student-led research, and ties with leading companies, utilities, and agencies.
Students take at least one aerospace course every semester. ENAE100 and ENAE200 provide a practical introduction to aerospace engineering, research experience in faculty laboratories, and useful academic tools and resources.
Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration, often specializing in areas such as structures, propulsion systems, vehicle movement and control, communications, and overall vehicle design. PROGRAMS.