Graduate ProgramsThe department offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in electrical engineering. Master of Science ProgramThe M.S. degree has both research and professional tracks. The research track provides the student the opportunity to work on a thesis (applied or basic in nature) under the close supervision of a faculty adviser. The minimum requirements for the research track are 24 credits of graduate course work and preparation and defense of a thesis on a topic in the student's primary area of interest. For the professional option, the minimum requirement is 30 credits of graduate course work. The M.S. degree program can usually be completed in 1 to 1½ years on a full-time basis. Students can tailor their individual MS program to emphasize different aspects of Electrical Engineering:
More details about the specific programs and requirements can be found in the current Orientation Notes for Graduate Students. Doctor of Philosophy ProgramThe Doctor of Philosophy Program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a research degree leading largely to careers in teaching and research in academia and in industry. Students who have an M.S. in electrical engineering, or a related area, and pass the Ph.D. Preliminary Exam are admitted to the Ph.D. program. After a student has been formally admitted, a faculty program committee is established for the purpose of advising and approving an appropriate plan of study for the student. A minimum of 72 credits, including 18 credits of research, beyond the B.S. degree is required. The Ph.D. student is expected to pass a comprehensive exam and complete a dissertation embodying an independent and original investigation of a problem of significance in his or her major area of specialization. The validity and contributions of the dissertation work are then defended in a final oral examination. Completion of the Ph.D. degree usually takes three years beyond the M.S. degree. |
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