The thesis option requires thirty semester hours of coursework, of which six hours are given for the thesis course. The report option requires thirty-three semester hours of coursework, of which three hours are given for the report course. The master's degree without thesis or report requires thirty-six semester hours of coursework. All coursework for the master's degree should be taken for a letter grade. All coursework in and outside electrical engineering must be logically related, and the student's entire program must be approved by the supervising committee, the graduate adviser, and the graduate dean.
Specific regulations regarding the master's degree program are available from the graduate adviser.
Nontraditional program in software engineering. A nontraditional program is available in software engineering, in addition to the course of study offered in the standard program within the department. This master's degree program is designed for engineers and computer professionals who are employed full-time. Students must prepare a master's report as part of their course requirements. Doctor of Philosophy Early in the doctoral degree program, the prospective candidate should select a supervising professor, after discussion with and consent of the faculty member so chosen.