Graduate Program

Core Requirement

Semester 1

Take ONLY EE courses during your first semester

• 4 core courses (12 credit hours) as defined by your selected track
• Regularly scheduled EE coursework (24 credit hours, including 4 core courses by your selected track)
• Required math courses (6 credit hours):
  • Random Processes
  • Linear and Matrix Algebra
  • Track-specific Math

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Continue core requirements

Semester 2

• Complete remaining core courses and math sequences
• DEADLINE: Core and math sequences (18 credit hours total) must be completed by end of second semester

For NON-THESIS Students

Semesters 3 & 4

Coursework:

• Complete 24 credits of regularly scheduled EE coursework
• Take additional 6 credits from a combination of the below course types, plus a comprehensive exam.:
  • Track electives
  • Outside department courses (with prior approval)
  • Project
  • Graded internships
  • Independent study

Comprehensive Exam:

• Register by end of first week of classes with Graduate Program Specialist
• Take exam the semester before your intended graduation
• Up to 2 attempts permitted
• See Portfolio requirements in graduate handbook
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For THESIS Students

Semesters 3 & 4

Coursework:

• Complete 24 credits of regularly scheduled EE coursework

Research and Writing:

• Complete 6 credits of thesis research
• Work on thesis writing and research

Defense Preparation:

• Prepare thesis defense (serves as comprehensive exam)