2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Electrical Engineering (M.S.)


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Steven Hietpas, Department Head
Qiquan Qiao, Harold C. Hohbach Professor
SDEH 214, Box 2222
605-688-4526
E-mail: sdsu.eecs@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/graduate-ms-phd

Program Information

The program offers a variety of courses that encompass a broad range of Electrical Engineering areas including: alternative energy and power systems; computer engineering, communications; electronic materials, devices and sensors; nano technology, photovoltaic devices and systems; and signal and image processing. The department’s graduate faculty conduct active research in these areas using modern research facilities and equipment. 

Program Objectives

The EE graduate program objectives are to equip individuals to

  1. Discover and disseminate knowledge relevant to the discipline of electrical engineering.
  2. Provide leadership for increasingly complex roles in electrical engineering and industry.
  3. Contribute to the advancement of the science of electrical engineering serving regional and national needs.

Course Delivery Format

A majority of the courses are taught on campus in smart classrooms. The smart classrooms allow for a variety of methods for student engagement and faculty are able to record and post their lectures on-line.

Facilities and Services

With more than $12 million invested in classrooms and laboratories, graduate students benefit from modern lecture rooms and gain valuable experience using state-of-the-art equipment. The recently dedicated modern Daktronics Engineering Hall is home to the Electrical Engineering program with over 15,000 square feet of dedicated research space. The department boasts a 5-bay multi-million dollar clean room, several class one gloveboxes, and nano-characterization labs for developing both organic and inorganic electronics, as well as numerous other labs for research in fiber optics, power and alternative energy systems, and sensors.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Option A - Thesis 30 Credit Hours
  Option B - Research/Design Paper 32 Credit Hours
  Option C - Coursework Only 35 Credit Hours

Core Requirements


  • EE 5XX/6XX/7XX Courses in a category of EE concentration Credits: 13-16

Select one of the following options


Option A - Thesis


Option B - Research/Design Paper


Option C - Coursework Only


  • Electives Credits: 19-22

Total Required Credits: 30 (Option A), 32 (Option B), 35 (Option C)


Additional Admission Requirements


GRE: General scores required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 575 paper-based, 90-91 Internet-based
IELTS: 5.5

General Requirements


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

For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .

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