Classes are not given separately for part-time students. All courses, on and off campus are taught by the same group of faculty members. Most part-time students average fewer courses per semester.
Faculty are often available for thesis or directed research work during the summer.
Part-time students are welcome to enroll in courses prior to application and admission to the graduate degree program. This is a good way to advance your knowledge in a particular subject, as well as to investigate your interest in graduate school. It is, however, a good idea to apply for admission as early as possible when you begin to consider pursuing the M.S. degree. If you have completed some graduate courses prior to your admission, you may apply up to four of those courses toward your M.S. degree, subject to department approval. A specialization in Computer and Communications Networks is available within the Master's Degree program of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.