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All electives that apply to the program must be approved by the student’s adviser. The computer
science office maintains an approved set of courses, including courses in other disciplines,
from which electives can be selected. At most, six approved elective credits can be
from other disciplines.
The department excels in several specializations of computer science, for example, computer
security, computational intelligence and software testing. Students are encouraged to concentrate
in one of these areas by careful selection of elective courses.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (MS/EE)
(Code: 8042)
The master of science program can be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis. A twoyear
projection of course offerings is available on request. Course offerings are arranged to
permit the master’s program to be completed in three semesters for full-time students and
in two calendar years for part-time students.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The undergraduate backgrounds of applicants for admission to the master’s degree programs
vary considerably. An applicant from a U.S. school should have a bachelor of science or
equivalent degree from an electrical engineering program accredited by ABET. In evaluating
an international application, consideration is given to academic standards of the school
attended and the content of the courses leading to the degree obtained.
Applicants whose bachelor’s degrees are in other engineering fields, mathematics, or the
physical sciences may be accepted, but will be required to remedy any deficiencies by satisfactorily
completing a number of undergraduate courses in preparation for graduate study
in electrical engineering.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is offered with both thesis and nonthesis
degree paths. Each requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate study; however,
course choices vary considerably depending on the student’s area of interest. Prior to the
completion of nine credit hours, a student must submit for approval a master’s degree program
plan to indicate the path chosen and the specific courses to be taken. Up to six credit hours
of thesis may be included in the 30-credit-hour requirement. A nonthesis candidate must
pass the master’s comprehensive examination. The master’s comprehensive exam measures
the student’s understanding of the technical concentration area they have chosen and corresponds
to the department research areas.
PROGRAM FOR GRADUATES FROM OTHER FIELDS
A student admitted to this program is expected to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution or the equivalent, with an undergraduate major in an engineering discipline,
mathematics or the physical sciences, and an academic and/or professional record
indicating a high probability of success in graduate work. Preparatory courses may be required
to provide a student with the background necessary for successful graduate study. Depending
on the individual’s background, other courses (e.g., differential equations and linear algebra)
may also be required. Proficiency in these areas may be demonstrated by either successful
course completion or by passing an equivalency examination. When possible, a student will
be notified of deficiencies at the time of acceptance. In addition to the preparatory work
described, all degree requirements listed above must be fulfilled.
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