MSECE PROGRAM: Degree Requirements

In the semester system, the master’s degree requires at least 31 credits beyond the baccalaureate. It is offered under two plans, Plans A and B. Plan A involves writing a thesis and Plan B involves additional course work and a project in lieu of the thesis.

Plan A: Thesis Option Students must complete a minimum of 31 semester credits in graduate courses including thesis credits. At least 15 credits must be electrical and computer engineering courses with at least 6 credits in courses numbered 4xxx or higher, 6 credits in courses numbered 5xxx or higher, and at least 3 credits in courses at 8xxx. An additional 6 credits must be in a related field outside of ECE or minor. The remaining 10 credits should be thesis credits.

Plan B: Project Option Students must complete a minimum of 31 credits in graduate courses including project credits. The project credits should be at least 1 and at most 3. A total of 6 credits must be in a related field outside of ECE or minor. The remaining 23 or 24 credits must be ECE courses with at least 6 credits in courses numbered 4xxx or higher, 6 credits in courses numbered 5xxx or higher, and at least 3 credits in courses at 8xxx.