Applicants for M.S. study should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college. An applicant for Ph.D. study should have a B.S. degree or the equivalent from an ABET-accredited college or university, and should have completed the M.S. in electrical engineering. The applicant's scholastic record and personal recommendations must indicate sufficient capacity to pursue with distinction advanced studies and research. Satisfactory scores on the GRE are required as well. Research Opportunities Faculty in the Electrical Engineering Department maintain an active program of research and development in several areas.
Research is supported by funds from federal agencies, private foundations, and the university.
Two of the three centers of excellence operated by the College of Engineering, the Center for Manufacturing Research and Technologies Utilization, and the Center for Electric Power, are closely affiliated with the Electrical Engineering Department.