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Graduate Studies - Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers programs of study leading to the degrees of:

The Ph.D. program is administered by the College of Engineering. These programs offer high-level graduate courses and a close student-faculty interaction. The master's program requires 30 semester credit hours of study, including at least 21 course credits and up to 9 credits of research. Students may elect to write a thesis or choose a non-thesis option. The main objective of the M.S. graduate programs is to provide a balance of theory and practical knowledge.

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) students may specialize in:

  • Signal Processing and Communications (SPC)
  • High Frequency Systems (HFC)
  • Microelectronics and VLSI (MVLSI)
  • Electric Energy Systems (EES)
  • System Dynamics and Controls (SDC)
  • Custom (Cust)

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Masters of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCPE) students may specialize in:

  • Digital Systems and VLSI Design
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Systems Architecture

Certificate Programs

Various graduate Certificate programs are offered by the department. These are designed for the working engineering professional who wishes to expand his/her technical expertise. In addition, since 1998, many graduate courses have been offered at off-campus sites and via distance education.  Graduate certificate areas include: