Master of Science in Astrophysics

Within three to five years after obtaining a M.S. in Astrophysics from the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Notre Dame University – Louaize, our typical graduate will be expected to achieve one or more of the following:

1. 1.Go on to Ph.D. studies and succeed in producing new knowledge as demonstrated in publications;
2. 2.Be a successful physics school teacher as demonstrated in promotions and/or caliber of school he/she is working at;
3. 3.Be a successful educator (management/administration) as demonstrated in promotions and/or caliber of school he/she is working at;
4. 4.Be successful in industry as demonstrated in promotions, leadership, and/or caliber of companies he/she works for.

By the end of the program, students should:

1. 1.Demonstrate mastery of a given body of knowledge and skills in astrophysics, and be well prepared for professional careers and/or Ph.D. work;
2. 2.Develop and articulate new questions in his/her field;
3. 3.Be able to present and publish research findings in professional venues;
4. 4.Demonstrate acknowledged ethical values in his/her field of research.