Ph.D. Programs
The Ph.D. degree is awarded for original research conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor. With the large amount of sponsored research in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, opportunities exist for research in most areas. Many Ph.D. students are supported on research assistantships, others hold teaching assistantships, and some study part-time.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers two doctoral degrees: a Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Doctoral Degree in Computer Engineering.
Doctoral Degree Program in Electrical Engineering
A program of study is determined by the candidate and the Dissertation Committee. A typical program consists of 24 semester hours of course work beyond the Master of Science degree. The Ph.D. program, however, must consist of at least 16 semester hours of course work. The exact nature of the program of study will vary among candidates depending on the dissertation subject area and the candidate's preparation. The program will include one minor area of study consisting of at least 8 semester hours of course work beyond the Master of Science degree in an area other than that in which the candidate is concentrating. The minor may be in another discipline within electrical and computer engineering or the minor area may be in another relevant technical or scientific discipline. The candidate must achieve an overall minimum 3.000 QPA and a 3.000 QPA in the minor area.
Doctoral Degree Program in Computer Engineering
A program of study is determined by the candidate and the Dissertation Adviser. A typical program consists of 24 semester hours of course work beyond the Master of Science degree. The Ph.D. program, however, must contain at least 16 semester hours of course work. The exact nature of the program will vary among candidates depending on the dissertation subject area and the candidate's preparation. The program will include a minimum of 8 semester hours of course work beyond the Master of Science degree in non-Computer Engineering courses. The candidate must achieve an overall minimum 3.000 QPA and a 3.000 QPA in the non-Computer Engineering area.