Electrical Engineering

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The program offers a variety of courses that encompass a broad range of Electrical Engineering areas including: alternative energy; biomedical engineering; communications and fiber optics; micro and nano-electronic materials, devices and sensors; power engineering; and signal and image processing. The department’s graduate faculty conducts active research in these areas using modern facilities and equipment, and offer advising in these areas.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science: Options A and B
Doctor of Philosophy: 60-credit plan

See Master’s Degrees and Options and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements for descriptions of available options.

Core Requirements

M.S. in Engineering:

Doctor of Philosophy:

Supporting Courses Credits: 15
- EE at the 600/700 level Credits: 6

Other graduate level Credits: 9

EE 636 - Photovoltaics Credits: 3
EE 760 - Advanced Electronic Materials Credits: 3
EE 890 - Ph.D. Dissertation Credits: 36

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: General scores required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 575 paper-based, 233 computer-based, 90-91 Internet-based

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements.