Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
In the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
www.cpp.edu/~ece
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) provides advanced studies for graduates willing to further their knowledge in electrical engineering. Students can specialize in Communications and Signal Processing.
Mission Statement
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) program offers state of the art instruction for BSEE, BSCpE or closely related graduates who intend to supplement their initial degree. The program is intended mainly for the practicing engineer. It can be used by those students interested in performing applied research or those willing to broaden their knowledge before pursuing higher studies.
Pursuant our BSEE and BSCpE, the emphasis of the program is on advanced studies with applied training and includes laboratory instruction. Most courses however, are dedicated to provide a rigorous theoretical background.
Admission to the Program
Applicants for unconditional admission are generally expected to have a core upper-division GPA of 3.0 or higher BSEE or BSCpE degree from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) engineering program and must also satisfy all other university graduate admission requirements in the graduate studies section of this catalog.
Applicants with core upper-division GPAs of 2.7 or more will be considered for conditional admission. All conditional applicants must submit GRE (general) scores prior to admission consideration. Minimum required scores are 151 (650) in the quantitative part, 301 (1100) in (quantitative + verbal) and 3.5 in the analytical writing measure part. Conditions may include but are not limited to minimum academic performance and/or additional coursework. Conditions will vary depending on the MSEE option chosen by the candidate, new conditions may apply if after admission a student decides to switch MSEE option.
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in related disciplines, and those who do not fully satisfy other department or university graduate admission requirements may be considered for possible conditional admission.
Conditionally admitted students must satisfy the specified conditions before being advanced to unconditional standing. Those who do not satisfy these conditions in a timely manner will be dismissed from the program.
Requirements
The curriculum for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree requires a minimum of 46 quarter units of coursework, of which at least 33 units must be in 500 and 600 level courses. Each program of study consists of at least 10 units of breadth and emphasis, a maximum of 32 units of electives, and either a Thesis (EGR 696 , 6-9 units) or a Master’s Degree Project consisting of 4-6 units of EGR 691 (2 units) followed by up to 4 units of EGR 692 (2 units). Breadth courses are intended to ensure that the student acquires a fundamental knowledge in advanced mathematics. The electives may be chosen from an extensive list of courses in electrical engineering and related areas of mathematics, science, and engineering.
Each student must, in consultation with their academic advisor, prepare a program of study that outlines the coursework required to complete the program. This program of study must be prepared when the student has achieved 12-16 units of graduate coursework.
To attain Advancement to Candidacy for the degree, the student must satisfy all of the following:
- Completion of all conditions of admission, including any preparatory courses that may have been specified,
- Have an approved program of study on file consistent with one of the MSEE options,
- Completion of 34 quarter units with a grade point average of at least 3.0,
- Passed the graduation writing test or received a waiver
Please check the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department website for additional information.
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