Graduate
MS in Electrical Engineering
Students in the Masters Electrical Engineering Department can select an area of specialization or follow a more broad course track through the MSEE with no concentration.
All Electrical Engineering graduate students may only take EE courses during their first semester.
The current course offering schedule can be found through the .
Thesis or non-thesis - 30 credit hours required
| Credit hours | Courses |
|---|---|
| 12 | Any 4 core courses as defined by your selected track |
| 6 |
|
| 24 (including the above) | Regularly scheduled EE coursework |
Note: Core and math sequences (18 credit hours) must be completed during the first two semesters
Non-Thesis:
Additional 6 credits from a combination of the below course types, plus a comprehensive exam.
- Track elective
- Outside of department (with prior agreement of Track supervisor)
- Project
- Graded internship
- Independent study
Thesis:
6 Credits of thesis research
Defend and publish thesis
Comprehensive exam
Comprehensive Exam:
For non-thesis students this is first attempted the semester prior to the intended
graduating semester (up to 2 attempts permitted). See Portfolio in graduate handbook.
Students must register by the end of the first week of classes with the Graduate Program Specialist.
For thesis students, the thesis defense serves as the MS comprehensive exam.
Course Focus Areas
*All Electrical Engineering Graduate students are required to take only EE courses during their first semester. Following the first semester, with advisor and departmental approval, masters students can take up to 6 hours of course work outside the EE department.
A comprehensive search of all courses can be made on the website, offerings are subject to change by semester based on faculty and space availability.
Comprehensive Exam |Graduate Course Portfolio
(For Non-Thesis Master's Students in the Electrical Engineering Department)
Click for detailed informationHERE!