For each of these degrees, students may elect to pursue either the Electrical Engineering Option or the Computer Engineering Option. An emphasis in the marine applications of these broad technical areas is supported by specialized courses and MS thesis or PhD dissertation research. The marine emphasis in electrical and computer engineering graduate studies at the Dartmouth campus is unique within the UMass system. Additional information on program specializations is contained in subsequent sections. For students wishing advanced training without a degree, the department offers four formal 15 credit graduate certificate programs, in Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, and Computer Systems Engineering.
Financial assistance is available to full-time graduate students on a competitive basis.
Most full-time students have teaching assistantships or research assistantships within the ECE department, while others may be supported by fellowships or employed in other University departments. Resources The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering maintains and operates a wide variety of facilities for applications in engineering education and research. As part of its commitment to marine science and technology the university maintains a fifty-five foot research vessel. The region, along with neighboring Rhode Island, is host to U.S. government laboratories, major industries, and several educational facilities, many of which are involved in marine science and technology. For general inquiries about graduate life and programs or to receive a catalogue and application or to learn about the admissions process, about visas for incoming international students, or about the status of an application in progress, contact the Office of Graduate Studies as shown.