The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the College of Engineering at WSU offers a master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Our Graduate Degree Programs
Electrical and Computer Engineering
About the Program
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering program prepares graduates for high-paying, high-demand career options in avionics, process control systems, information processing and others—as well as for success in a future doctorate program. You will have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas’ largest city.
Program Curriculum
Each Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering student chooses a major and minor specialization area. Major areas include communication and signal processing, computing systems, control systems and robotics, and power and energy systems. Any major area can also be chosen as a minor area, and computing is also an option as a minor area. The program consists of at least 30 credit hours and offers three graduating options: thesis, project or coursework.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy
About the Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Electrical and Computer Engineering track) program prepares students for research-oriented careers in several specialization areas. You will have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas’ largest city.
Program Curriculum
The doctorate program curriculum includes courses that cover all aspects of the field as well as in-depth study and research in chosen specialization areas. To earn the doctorate, students must pass a comprehensive exam, dissertation approval exam, final oral presentation and dissertation defense.
Our Graduate Certificate Programs
Meet the Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Visvakumar Aravinthan
Department Chair and Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (316) 978-6324
Additional Information
Admission
The program is open to holders of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related area with a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent score from another country). Students whose bachelor’s degree is from an institution outside the United States are required to submit official scores of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) along with the admission application.
Admission into the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Electrical and Computer Engineering track) doctorate program requires:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.00 scale in electrical engineering, computer science or a related field
- Support letter from an Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate faculty member at WSU
Professional and Scholarly Integrity Training Requirement
Completion of a training program in professional and scholarly integrity is a new graduation requirement for all doctoral students admitted into their program in fall 2012 or later and for all masters students admitted to their program in fall 2013 or later.
Helpful Links
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How To Get Started
If you have questions about our graduate programs and certificates, you can contact the department chair and graduate coordinator, Dr. Visvakumar Aravinthan. Otherwise, you can learn about admission.