应用与工程物理硕士课程既包含传统物理学课程的内容，又包含物理学在各种重要社会问题中的应用;该学位包含传统物理学课程的内容以及在物理学上对各种重大社会问题的应用。许多课程在下午或傍晚提供服务，使全职工作的学生可以轻松参加。在地区高技术组织受雇的学生，在一名教师的指导下，最多可在6个学分中（满分30分）完成工作。这项与就业有关的研究可以在可选的3学分的研究项目或可选的6学分的硕士论文下进行。没有全职工作的硕士生可以申请经济资助或数量有限的研究助学金。
The MS in Applied and Engineering Physics contains both elements of traditional physics programs and the application of physics to a diversity of critical societal problems.This degree contains elements of traditional physics programs and the application of physics to a diversity of critical societal problems.Many courses are offered during late afternoon or evening hours to allow students with full-time employment to easily attend. Students employed at area high-technology organizations may take up to 6 credits (out of 30) for work done on the job under the guidance of a faculty member. This employment-related research may be conducted under an optional 3-credit research project or an optional 6-credit master's thesis. Master's students who are not employed full time may apply for financial aid or a limited number of research assistantships.