The MS degree concentrates on establishing a sound theoretical foundation and on exposing students to advanced developments. The critical thinking and high level of mathematical and algorithmic facility required by the abstract nature of graduate courses allows the MS graduate to assume responsibility and supervision beyond that normally given a BS engineer. MS students study in one of the four broad areas while pursuing either the thesis or course work option. The MS degree typically takes two years to complete.

The preferred MS degree option within the department is the thesis option. Students pursuing the thesis degree work closely with a faculty adviser and develop the research and design tools necessary to participate in the leading edge developments in the discipline. Students applying for the thesis degree option should indicate their research interests and preferred faculty advisor within the application.
The department also offers a MS course work degree which is only an option for students with extenuating circumstances.  Students are not generally admitted into the course work option.
 

Requirements for Degree
(Thesis Option)

• Credit hours: 32.
• Required courses:  24 credit hours of graduate course work as specified by the advisory committee; 2 credit hours of Professional Writing EC En 692; 6 credit hours of thesis EC En 699R.
• Study list: submitted during first semester of graduate study.
• Thesis.
• Final oral examination consisting of public presentation of original research described in thesis.

Requirements for Degree
(Course Work Option)

• Credit hours: 32
• Required courses: 30 credit hours of graduate course work as specified by the advisory committee; 2 credit hours of Professional Writing EC En 692.
• Study list: submitted during first semester of graduate study.